Certificate of Higher Education in Law CertHE
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Course Overview - Certificate of Higher Education in Law CertHE
The Certificate in Higher Education in Law is a 1 year, full-time, or 2 year, part-time programme studied online. It provides an opportunity for students who wish to experience studying law without committing to a full degree programme. Students will study six subjects at Level 4. Successful completion of the Cert HE would enable students to apply for the Universitys LLB and, subject to meeting relevant requirements such as time limits, obtain recognition of prior learning for the modules studied and therefore join the LLB in Year 2.
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The Certificate in Higher Education in Law is a 1 year, full-time, or 2 year, part-time programme studied online. It provides an opportunity for students who wish to experience studying law without committing to a full degree programme. Students will study six subjects at Level 4. Successful completion of the Cert HE would enable students to apply for the Universitys LLB and, subject to meeting relevant requirements such as time limits, obtain recognition of prior learning for the modules studied and therefore join the LLB in Year 2.<br/><br/>If students have set their sights on other careers, such as politics, business or journalism, the transferable skills they will learn on this law program will provide an excellent launch pad for these ambitions and more. With this professionally focused qualification, applicants can expect to learn practical skills coupled with a focus on their future employability.
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Online
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
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Institution Code
L17
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
Excluding General Studies Applicants who do not possess 80 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET).
Scottish Higher
B,C,C,C
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:30,P:15
Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 30 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade 4/C In English Language
Scottish Advanced Higher
D,D,D
A level
T Level
Pass (C and above)
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, International, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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