Course Overview
The Access to HE Diploma (Law) is designed for you if you’re aged 19 or over and want to progress to university but don’t yet have the required qualifications. This course offers a supportive and structured route back into education, helping you develop the academic confidence and skills needed for higher education.
You’ll develop valuable writing, research and critical thinking skills alongside studying law-focused modules. Teaching is delivered through taught sessions supported by online learning materials available via the college’s virtual learning environment, Canvas. Assessment is entirely coursework-based, allowing you to demonstrate your progress through a range of written and practical academic tasks rather than exams.
This diploma has one clear pathway, focusing on Law and Academic Skills. You’ll explore key legal principles and areas of law, building a strong foundation for progression to law degrees and related courses at university.
Entry Requirements:
Maths and English at 4(C) or above
Course Highlights
Course Units
Core academic skills, including:
• Academic writing and structured argument
• Information literacy and research skills
• Critical reading and effective note-making
Law modules, which include:
• Homicide
• Offences of dishonesty
• Tort law
• Contract law
• Courts and legal personnel
Course Breakdown
Course Structure
This course is delivered through taught classroom sessions supported by online learning materials. You can expect to be in college for around 12 hours per week, usually spread across 2–3 days.
Learning includes lectures, seminars, guided reading, independent study and structured research activities.
Progression & Next Steps
On successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma, you can progress to university degrees such as Law (LLB), Criminology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Politics or other related subjects. The course provides a strong foundation for progression into legal professions or further academic study.