Access to HE Diploma - Law

This pathway is intended for students who wish to study for a Law degree at University but do not have the required entry qualifications. Our Diploma is recognised by all HE Institutions: last year all of our successful students went on to study law at University. Many students continue to read law at prestigious universities such as SOAS, Cambridge, Kings and Exeter. This Diploma covers a wide range of areas within law such as Tort, Contract and Criminal Law and a modules in Sociology in preparation for degree level with a strong focus on core modules required at university. You will also study the English Legal System and take part in mock trials in units such as the trial process. The course equips students with the tools needed to study Law at undergraduate level by developing legal research skills, improving essay writing, examination preparation and note taking techniques through study skills. Students will also be supported through the university application process.

You must be aged 19 or over. You should have GCSE English Grades A-C / 4-9 or Level 2 equivalent, and GCSE Maths Grades A-C / 4-9 or Level 2 equivalent is desirable.You will need these two qualifications in addition to the Access to HE Diploma to progress to most university undergraduate programmes.

1. Study skills: essay writing, report writing, preparing for higher education and the extended project 2. Law: central features of the legal system, contract law, essential elements of a crime, employment law and more 3. Sociology: sociology of education, families in society, crime and deviance 4. Develop your study skills and employability skills alongside a range of specialist skills including: practical skills, analytical skills, evaluative skills and it skills

On the Law Diploma, you will study core modules in Study Skills, which will enable you to develop the essential skills you will need to be a successful student at University. There are two main academic modules: Law and Sociology. You will receive extensive support throughout the course, including guidance around all aspects of your University application. This is a fast paced course and you will be expected to have good attendance and complete independent study outside of lessons. At the start

You should arrive to your lessons prepared to learn with pens, pencils, writing pad and preferably a laptop/tablet/iPad. All other resources and materials you need will be provided. Teaching and learning resources will be made available online through MS Teams and in the event of a lesson moving online, you will need a computer with a reliable internet connection to join your lesson- As a student of Morley College, you have access to Microsoft 365, including Office 365, Outlook and MSTeams throu

The course will prepare you for Higher Education course and interview. You can progress onto degree in Law and such other similar undergraduate programmes.