Level 7 Diploma in Law

Overview

The Level 7 Diploma in Law is a postgraduate-level qualification (on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, RQF) designed primarily for non-law graduates who wish to acquire a comprehensive understanding of core legal disciplines. It fosters a thorough understanding of fundamental topics, including criminal law, property, equity, contract law, torts, company law, and public law. Additionally, the course enhances the research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities necessary for corporate and legal settings. The regulated qualification provides a strong academic basis for positions in legal services, compliance, governance, or advancement to an LLM or higher-level qualification. It is intended for professionals or recent graduates looking to advance in legal studies or related fields.

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Description

The Level 7 Diploma in Law is a postgraduate-level qualification (on the Regulated Qualifications Framework, RQF) designed primarily for non-law graduates who wish to acquire a comprehensive understanding of core legal disciplines. It fosters a thorough understanding of fundamental topics, including criminal law, property, equity, contract law, torts, company law, and public law. Additionally, the course enhances the research, analytical, and critical thinking abilities necessary for corporate and legal settings. The regulated qualification provides a strong academic basis for positions in legal services, compliance, governance, or advancement to an LLM or higher-level qualification. It is intended for professionals or recent graduates looking to advance in legal studies or related fields.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, a graduate is expected to be able to

• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of fundamental and advanced legal concepts.
• Apply critical thinking to analyse and resolve complex legal problems.
• Conduct independent legal research using primary and secondary sources.
• Communicate legal arguments effectively in professional and academic contexts.
• Evaluate ethical, social, and regulatory dimensions of law in practice.
• Critically analyse legal texts.

Qualification Structure of Level 7 Diploma in Law

The course's overall structure is based on the following modules covering several topics relating to learning outcomes.

1. Legal Foundations (15 credits)
2. Company Law and Practice (15 credits)
3. Contract Law and Disputes (15 credits)
4. Public Law and Law of the European Union (15 credits)
5. Torts (15 credits)
6. Law, Land and Property (15 credits)
7. Criminal law and Practice (15 credits)
8. Equity and Trusts (15 credits)

Qualification Accreditation, Recognition and the awarding body

Level 7 Diploma in Law is accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) in England and awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

• Accredited to Regulated Qualifications Framework - Level 7
• Accredited to European Qualifications Framework - Level 7
• Equivalent to Framework of Higher Education Qualifications in England (FHEQ - QAA) - Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma
• Equivalent to Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) - Level 11

Qualification Accreditation Number is 610/2558/6

Career path

Though the diploma is not itself a route to solicitor or barrister qualification, it lays a strong base for legal careers. Examples include:

• Paralegal, legal assistant or legal researcher roles
• Assistant roles in law firms, corporate legal departments, or NGOs
• Compliance, regulation, or governance roles in private or public sectors
• Roles in criminal justice, public policy, or administrative bodies
• Advisory or advocacy work (subject to further professional qualification)

LLM Top Up

After studying a Level 7 Diploma in Law, you will have an option to achieve a full LLM degree. This qualification provides credit transfer to LLM degree. At the University, you will study just a dissertation to achieve full LLM degree.

Assessment Methods

Each unit is assessed with an assignment.

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