Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Law
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Law provides students with a solid foundation in the principles and practice of English law, preparing them for a career in the legal profession or progression to a full LLB Honours degree.
Delivered entirely online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, covers core legal disciplines including contract law, criminal law, tort, public law and equity. Students develop critical legal reasoning, research skills and an understanding of how the law operates in practice — skills that are as valued in business and public service as they are in the courts.
Whether you are pursuing a career in law, compliance, HR or public administration, or simply wish to strengthen your legal knowledge, this diploma provides an intellectually rigorous and professionally rewarding foundation.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to English Legal System | 20 credits |
| Contract Law | 20 credits |
| Criminal Law | 20 credits |
| Tort Law | 20 credits |
| Public Law and Constitutional Law | 20 credits |
| Equity and Trusts | 20 credits |
| Employment Law | 20 credits |
| Land Law | 20 credits |
| Company and Commercial Law | 20 credits |
| Human Rights and Civil Liberties | 20 credits |
| Legal Research and Writing | 20 credits |
| Ethics and Professional Conduct in Law | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Legal Assistant
- Paralegal
- Compliance Officer
- HR and Employment Law Advisor
- Court Administrator
- Legal Researcher
- Policy and Public Affairs Officer
- Contract Manager
University progression
Graduates can progress to the final year of an LLB (Hons) at a UK university.
Typical progression routes
- LLB (Hons) Law Top-Up
- BA (Hons) Criminology