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Access to HE Law Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCAVA
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About this course

Access to HE Law Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College Adams Building, full-time during the day.

Funding may be available for this course. You'll need five GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and Maths, though equivalents may be considered. The course runs over one year and covers Contract Law, Criminal Law, Family and Property Law, Employment Law, and Tort Law. You'll also study the English Legal System in depth, looking at how laws are made, applied, and interpreted.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma in Law, recognised by UK universities as a route into degree-level study.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and would like to go on to study law or a related subject at university and want a good grounding to help you prepare.

Entry requirements

You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths (equivalents may be considered).

What you will learn

  • You'll study Contract Law, including how agreements are formed and enforced.
  • You'll explore Criminal Law and how offences are defined and prosecuted.
  • You'll cover Family and Property Law and how they apply in everyday situations.
  • You'll examine Employment Law and the rights of workers and employers.
  • You'll learn about Tort Law, including negligence and liability.
  • You'll develop a clear understanding of the English Legal System.
  • You'll build analytical skills by evaluating cases, evidence, and legal arguments.
  • You'll strengthen academic writing and study skills needed for university.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nottingham College Adams Building. The course begins with a four-week Introduction to Law programme to prepare you for study. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, based on written assignments, coursework, and your engagement with the material. Progression is reviewed using attendance, meeting deadlines, and the quality of your work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College Adams Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal, supporting solicitors with research, documents, and casework.
  • Legal secretary, handling administration for law firms and legal departments.
  • Court clerk, assisting with the running of court proceedings.
  • Compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow legal and regulatory rules.
  • Legal researcher, gathering case law and evidence for legal teams.
  • Local government officer, working on policy, planning, or regulatory matters.

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.
  • BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those drawn to the criminal side of the course.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), an option for graduates who studied a different subject first.
  • CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law, a vocational route into the legal profession without a degree.
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