Level 5 Accredited Diploma in Law
This level 5 qualification provides students with a solid grounding in a wide range of legal matters. The carefully selected units have been developed to give students a thorough understanding of key aspects of both civil and criminal law. Additionally, the course develops students r
easoning and research skills. This international qualification can be used for both personal, as well as professional development.
Unit 1: Using information, communication and technology ICT in the study of Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
1 Applications of ICT in the study of Law
2 ePortfolio constructs
3 Independent web based research
4 Principles of self-assessment and reflective writing
Unit 2: Defining Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Law provision in a society
2 Public and private law
3 The origins of law
4 Development of equitable practice
Unit 3: Sources of Law: Case law: Judicial law
Level: H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Historical origins of judicial precedent
2 Types of legislation
3 Magistrate and crown courts
4 Civil courts
Unit 4: Roles and Responsibilities
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Role of the magistrate
2 Role of the jury
3 Tribunals
4 Legal personnel
Unit 5: Law Practices: The Contract
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit description
Unit content
1 Contract offer and validity
2 Contract acceptance
3 Intention to create legal relations
4 Exemption and exclusion clauses
Unit 6: Law Practices: Property Law and the Law of Succession
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Historical origins
2 Possession
3 Freeholder and leaseholder rights
4 Law of Succession
Unit 7: Law Practices: Consumer Law
Level H1
Learning Hours: 150
Unit content
1 Consumer protection
2 Rights relating to property
3 Boundary issues
4 Conservation and preservation
Unit 8: Introduction to the Law of Torts and Criminal Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Historic origins of Tort
2 Duty of care owed
3 Criminal law principles
4 Crimes and offences
Unit 9: Employment Law part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Contractual precedent
2 Case law precedent
3 Contract of employment
4 Employer responsibilities
Unit 10: Employment Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Terminating contracts
2 Employment dismissal
3 Redundancy
4 Remuneration and working hours
Unit 11: Discrimination within the employment relationship
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Historical origins
2 European convention on Human Rights
3 Race
4 Disability
Unit 12: The European and collective dimensions
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 European Union
2 Council of Europe
3 Collective aspects
4 Industrial action
Unit 13: Health and Safety Law part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Statutory frameworks
2 Indemnity
3 Current health and safety law
4 Legislation
Unit 14: Health and Safety Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit content
1 Trading standards
2 Consumer protection
3 Goods and services
4 Product liability
Unit 15: Company Law Part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Unit description
Unit content
1 Function of companies
2 Origins of company law
3 Liability
4 Capitalisation
Unit 16: Company Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 150
Further Information
The course is delivered online via the Oxford Learning ‘On Campus’ website.
In the student ‘ ‘On Campus’ area you are able to take part in the student chat room and forums as part of our online student community.
After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access the ‘On Campus’ area within 3 working days.
Materials and support provided by Oxford Learning.
A paper copy and/or a PDF copy of the course materials are also available to purchase during the online enrolment process.
