OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law (120 Credit)

Categories: Law, Level 4
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Credits Awarding body Course Code Delivery mode
120 OTHM, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual. 610/1969/0 Online

Overview

The Level 4 Diploma in Law

Entry requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 3 Diploma
  • GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
  • Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page.
  • Centres should review the prior qualifications and experience of each learner and consider whether they provide the necessary foundations to undertake the programme of study at level 5.

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Payment plans

1. Option 1: (£925.00 +1.5% transaction fee) and get a 5% discount on the total fee when you pay in full.

2. Option 2: (£462.5+1.5% transaction fee) upon enrolment and pay the rest on the next month.

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Course Content

Unit 1 : An Introduction to the English Legal System
The focus of this unit is the people and procedures involved in the operation of the English legal system. This unit aims to inform learners about the functions, structure and purpose of the civil and criminal Courts, along with understanding of the personnel involved in the administration of justice. Learners will gain knowledge of how laws are created and influences on the development of law. The unit will also provide learners with information on various methods of alternative dispute resolution.

  • Lecture: 1
    00:00
  • Handbook
    00:00
  • Assignment: 1

Unit 2 : Academic Writing and Research Skills for Law
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with understanding of the skills needed to conduct legal research, Academic writing skills will also be a focus of the unit. Learners will consider various types of assessment and the skills and resources applicable thereto. Learners will also understand how to find laws, cite laws, and apply laws to support legal arguments and conclusions.

Unit 3 : Contract Law
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the requirements and formalities of a legally binding agreement. The fundamentals of offer and acceptance will form the basis of the unit, and the learner will understand factors that may defeat the validity of an agreement. The ways in which a contract may be breached will be a focal point of learning, as will potential remedies applicable to various types of contractual breach.

Unit 4 : Business Law
This unit aims to inform learners about the requirements and structures various types of business. The formation and dissolution of partnerships, limited liability partnerships and companies will be a focus of the unit. Learners will also be introduced to the concepts of unlimited liability and limited liability, as they apply to the various business organisations studied. The unit will also provide information on the agency powers specific to various business structures, along with associated labilities.

Unit 5 : Public Law
This unit aims to inform learners about the nature and purpose of constitutions, differing between written and unwritten forms. The separation of powers will be a focus of the unit, with learners examining the relationship between the legislative, executive and judicial branches of state. The role of the monarchy will also be considered. Learners will be informed about the powers of parliament, as well as the checks and balances of power through an impartial and non-political judiciary and its judicial review.

Unit 6 : Criminal Law
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge on the fundamental requirements of actus reus and mens rea within any criminal conviction. The unit will also consider the common law and statutory governance of violent crimes and non-violent crimes. Learners will be informed on potential capacity and necessity defences to criminal conduct, and the reasoned applicability of these defences.

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