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Access to HE Law and Business Course in Southwark

Cost£9,000.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Law and Business Course in Southwark. Classes run at Southwark College Main Campus, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks.

The course prepares you for degree-level study in law or business. You'll explore law-related topics alongside business knowledge, and build skills in essay writing, research, referencing, and communication. It's a recognised university access course that opens the door to undergraduate study.

You'll finish with the Access to HE Diploma (Law and Business), awarded by Gateway Qualifications.

Who this course is for

This program will prepare you for study at HE level and will provide you with an understanding of a broad range of knowledge and skills within this subject specialist area. This will include learning about Law related topics. You will also develop skills which include report and essay writing, research and referencing skills, communication skills and using information technology.

Entry requirements

Age 19+ learners will need to have GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. IELTS tests can be taken before the course starts at the college if students do not have English GCSE or Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll study law-related topics including key legal concepts and principles.
  • You'll develop knowledge across a broad range of business subject areas.
  • You'll practise academic essay and report writing.
  • You'll build research and referencing skills for university-level work.
  • You'll strengthen your communication skills in an academic context.
  • You'll gain confidence using information technology for study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Southwark College Main Campus. Teaching combines lectures, group discussion, and guided study. Assessment is through written assignments, essays, and reports rather than formal exams. This reflects the style of assessment you'll encounter at university.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Southwark College Main Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Legal administrator, supports solicitors and legal teams with casework and documents.
  • Business administrator, handles operations and coordination across a range of organisations.
  • Paralegal, assists qualified lawyers with research and case preparation.
  • Office manager, oversees day-to-day running of a business or professional office.
  • Compliance officer, ensures an organisation meets legal and regulatory requirements.

What you could study next

  • LLB Law, the undergraduate degree for those aiming to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.
  • BA Business Management, a broad degree covering strategy, finance, and operations.
  • BA Business and Law, combines both subject areas at degree level.
  • Foundation degree in Business, a shorter higher education route for those wanting to step into work sooner.
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