Free Access to HE Law Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year level 3 access to he law qualification is designed to prepare you for university-level study in law and related subjects. You'll build the academic skills and legal knowledge that UK universities recognise for entry onto law degrees and other higher education programmes. Entry requirements are set by the college, so check directly for the most up-to-date details.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll study the foundations of the English legal system and how courts operate.
You'll analyse key areas of law, including contract, criminal, and tort law.
You'll develop academic writing and argument skills needed for degree-level study.
You'll practise research skills, using legal sources and case studies.
You'll build the ability to read, interpret, and evaluate legal texts critically.
You'll explore how law connects to society, justice, and ethics.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting, full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, guided research, and written assignments. Assessment on Access to HE Diplomas is assignment-based. You'll complete written work across the units throughout the year, with no final exam. Your assignments are graded and contribute to an overall profile that universities use when considering your application.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Solicitor, after completing a qualifying law degree and further training
Barrister, following a law degree and Bar training course
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors and legal teams in a firm
Paralegal, assisting qualified lawyers with casework and research
Court clerk, supporting the administration of court proceedings
Police officer, where a degree or equivalent is increasingly valued
Probation officer, working with offenders through the justice system
Legal compliance officer, ensuring organisations follow laws and regulations
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree: the natural next step after your Access to HE Diploma (Law). Most universities accept this qualification for entry onto a three-year law degree.
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice: if your interest leans toward crime and society rather than legal practice.
BA Politics and Law: combines legal study with political theory, available at many UK universities.
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): relevant if you later graduate in a non-law subject and want to convert to law.
