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Access to HE Law Course in Leeds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodySEGA

Free for 16 to 18 year olds. Fees apply for adults. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Luminate Education Group for more info.

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About this course

Access to HE Law Course in Leeds. Classes run at Luminate Education, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. It is free if you are 16 to 18 years old. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, though a Student Loan may be available to cover costs. This level 3 access to HE law qualification is recognised by many UK universities as meeting entry requirements for law and related degrees. You will build the academic skills and subject knowledge needed for higher education study.

Who this course is for

Are you looking to pursue your favourite subject at university but don’t quite meet the entry requirements? Designed for adult learners, our Access to HE qualifications bridge the gap between GCSEs and higher education and are recognised by many universities in the UK.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to be 19 years or older at the start of the course. Applicants need to demonstrate a good level of literacy and numeracy, and hold at least a Level 4 in English GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop an understanding of the English legal system and how it operates.
  • You'll study key areas of law, including contract law, criminal law, and tort law.
  • You'll analyse legal cases and apply legal principles to real scenarios.
  • You'll build academic writing and research skills needed for university-level study.
  • You'll practise constructing legal arguments and presenting them clearly.
  • You'll develop critical thinking skills through the evaluation of legal sources and judgments.

How you will learn

You will study in a classroom setting, attending daytime sessions throughout the week. Assessment is through a combination of assignments, essays, and coursework completed over the year. There are no formal exams in the traditional sense. Work is marked against set criteria and graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction. You will need to meet a minimum number of credits across the units to achieve the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Luminate Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal: supporting solicitors with legal research and casework
  • Legal secretary: managing documents and correspondence in a law firm
  • Court clerk: assisting with administration in courts and tribunals
  • Compliance officer: ensuring organisations follow legal and regulatory rules
  • Police officer: entry route via degree apprenticeship or graduate scheme
  • Civil service administrator: policy and legal support roles in government
  • Legal researcher: gathering and summarising case law and legislation

What you could study next

  • LLB (Bachelor of Laws): the standard undergraduate law degree, leading to qualification as a solicitor or barrister via further training.
  • BA Law and Criminology: combines legal study with the sociology of crime, useful for policing and justice roles.
  • BA Business Law: focuses on commercial and contract law, suited to corporate and compliance careers.

Completing this level 3 access to HE law qualification meets the entry requirements for many of these degrees at UK universities.

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