Certificate of Higher Education in Law and Legal Practice
Course Title
The expertise that comes from developing your legal knowledge is a valuable skill used in several different roles, including the legal sector, finance, human resources, local government, education and management.
We offer a style of legal education that is modern, forward-thinking, career-focused and accessible.
Upon completing the CertHE course, you can progress to the Law and Legal Practice (LLB) course, which prepares you to complete the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam (SQE).
- The course is taught at Level 4 and is designed to introduce students to the key concepts of the legal system(s) of England and Wales.
- You will be introduced to the criminal justice system as well as civil law.
- Law is a highly respected and demanding subject. This course provides an exciting insight into how the legal system shapes us as individuals and as a society.
The courses are delivered through the virtual learning environment (VLE) and via face-to-face sessions on campus.
You will have access to your study materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including:
- interactive lectures made up of written content, short videos, audio recordings, short tests, quizzes and mini-assignments
- discussion groups on Microsoft Teams for you to chat about the course content with fellow students
- live tutorials, workshops and Q&A sessions with your lecturers
- practical tasks including advocacy in a mock court setting; interviewing and advising and legal writing
- a comprehensive Library of textbooks, access to Westlaw and academic journals; and support from experienced academic staff and practising lawyers.
The modules studied will cover aspects of law such as an introduction to the Legal system, who and what creates Laws, and the administration of those laws. Students will also look at the areas of law, such as criminal law and its application.
- Students will be taught academic skills that will prepare them to study at this level and with a digital era are available.
Entry Criteria: No Formal Qualifications Required.
The Applicants Are Required To Pass The Written Case Study Test And Oral Interview In Order To Be Accepted Onto The Course.
Student Finance
You may be able to get loan from student finance to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. You might get extra money on top of this, for example if you’re on a low income, are disabled or have children.
Campus: Swansea | Cardiff
English.
Duration: 1-year full time
Intake : January/ May/ September
Class: 1 full day per week, on campus, 1 event day per month + asynchronous learning
Entry Criteria: No Formal Qualifications Required.
The Applicants Are Required To Pass The Written Case Study Test And Oral Interview In Order To Be Accepted Onto The Course.
BA (Hons) in LLB