Law The Open University UK

Overview

Within this Law DipHE from The Open University UK , you’ll achieve a general knowledge and understanding of the English legal system and a specialist insight into contract law, the law of torts, public law and criminal law. You’ll also develop a range of skills that'll prepare you for further career development or study. You may choose to continue on to complete our Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification.

Key facts:

• Develops your understanding of the English legal system and how legal cases are argued and decided.

• Provides a specialist knowledge of Contract Law, the Law of Torts, Public Law and Criminal Law.

• 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.

Skills for career development

This qualification will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the English legal system, including the way in which legal cases are argued and decided, and a specialist knowledge and understanding of four substantive legal areas: Contract Law, the Law of Torts, Public Law and Criminal Law. You will also develop a range of legal and other skills, including being able to identify legal issues and apply legal principles and developing your time management and self-motivation abilities.

Career opportunities:

The knowledge and skills you will gain from studying this diploma are recognised and highly respected by many employers. The diploma will prepare you for career development in law, business, government, education, charitable and non-governmental organisations and a wide range of other public facing and regulatory roles. Roles in finance, human resources, local government or general management all benefit from a legal background and from the discipline of studying law.

You can continue your legal studies by completing the full Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification and this qualification will help you with a legal career. It is necessary to complete further undergraduate legal studies successfully and meet all other requirements of the regulatory authorities in order satisfactorily to complete your training as a solicitor or barrister. Further information about future legal careers can be found in the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) qualification.

If you want to become a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, you’ll need to complete the LLB within six years.