Law (T49) CertHE
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Studying law is stimulating in its own right, and it’s also helpful in a wide range of careers. By the end of your studies, you’ll have gained some knowledge and understanding of criminal and tort law, together with general and legal study skills. Understanding how these laws are made, the importance of legal rights and duties and how law impacts upon society helps you understand society and your own role within it. You’ll also be prepared for further law study or for career development in law, ...Read more

Studying law is stimulating in its own right, and it’s also helpful in a wide range of careers. By the end of your studies, you’ll have gained some knowledge and understanding of criminal and tort law, together with general and legal study skills. Understanding how these laws are made, the importance of legal rights and duties and how law impacts upon society helps you understand society and your own role within it. You’ll also be prepared for further law study or for career development in law, business, government, education, charitable and non-governmental organisations and a wide range of other public facing and regulatory roles.


Key features of the course

- Gives you the opportunity improve your understanding of the legal system in England and Wales- Helps develop key legal skills with identifying legal issues and applying legal principles- Can assist your career development by demonstrating your academic ability to potential employers.

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Philip
22 Feb 23

Outstanding support and communication. They’ve set the bar high for others...Read more

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Mark
22 Feb 23

So far it all seems pretty..Read more

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England

£7,272 per year

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£2,376 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£2,624 per year

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Students from Wales

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£2,318 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,472 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,472 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,472 per year

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£7472 Overall cost

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Outstanding support and communication. They’ve set the bar high for others....
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Mark
22 Feb 23
So far it all seems pretty...
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