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Access to Higher Education: Law

Course details

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Qualification name Access to HE Diploma (Law)
Qualification level 3
Awarding organisation Cambridge Access Validating Agency (The)
Learning method Classroom based
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Full-time
Course start date Flexible
Cost description You may be eligible for funding for this course.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and would like to go on to study law or a related subject at university and want a good grounding to help you prepare.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths (equivalents may be considered).

View the key features of this course.

You'll learn about: Contract law; Criminal law; Family and property law; Employment law; Tort law. You'll cover the English legal system extensively throughout the year of study. You can expect to take part in practical debates on the current legal issues of the day, and study important historical and contemporary cases.

Understand how the course will be delivered.

You can expect to complete a unit of study skills designed to support your skills in research techniques, report writing, presentation skills and academic English. This will help you develop the skills needed to approach and complete the range of assessments on the course. A personal tutor will guide you through your studies and support you in your university application.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will compile a portfolio of evidence of your work.

You can go on to degree level study in law or a law related subject at Nottingham College or at university.

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Name Adams
Address Adams Building
Stoney Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1NG
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Email enquiries@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Phone 0115 9100 100
Website http://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
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