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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

What's it all about? 

If you are tenacious, stimulated to tackle problems and have a great appetite for independent thinking then take a look at our foundation degree. On this course, we will take your innate aptitudes and teach you sound legal disciplinary concepts, principles and practice. You can also work towards achieving the Institute of Legal Executive's Professional Diploma. When you graduate you will emerge confident, smart and insightful and ready for a high-flying career in this profession.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the final year of the BSc (Hons) Law with Business degree at Plymouth University (following successful completion of a bridging module)
  • further professional study
  • a legal-based profession in the private or public sector.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will normally need one of the following:

  • 80 UCAS tariff points (any combination)
  • an NVQ Level 3
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes the following modules:

  • English legal system and practice
  • European law and human rights
  • criminal law
  • law of contract
  • legal and research skills
  • law of tort
  • law of property
  • commercial and consumer law.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

1 August 2012

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UX3553


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

UF3553


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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