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Certificate in Law

Kaplan - University of Essex Online, United Kingdom
Certificate in Law
Next enrollment cycle August 2024 See all cycles
Total Cost KES 1,241,023
Course Accredited By NA
16 Months Online Undergraduate Certificate Up to 10% scholarship

Gain knowledge of the English Legal System alongside sought-after time management and critical analysis skills with this short online law course.

Equivalent to the first level of undergraduate study, the course will explore a number of essential law topics, such as:

  • Criminal law, burden of proof and proposal for reform
  • Legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
  • The role of constitutional and administrative law and their related issues
  • Alongside learning about these thought-provoking topics, you will delve deeper into their meaning through discussion forums with fellow classmates based around the world. Whether you intend to study a full law degree and go on to practise law professionally, or
  • If you are interested in one of the many careers that benefit from a legal background, this course will open up your career options.

Enrollment Cycles

  • August 2024
  • September 2024
  • October 2024
  • November 2024

Entry Requirements

  • We believe that education should be accessible for everyone. That’s why we offer an open entry route – meaning you don’t need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying with us. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.
  • You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

English language requirements

  • As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
  • You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree
  • The CertHE Law is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 120 credits.
  • Level 4 modules
  • Legal Skills and Context (30 credits)*
  • Criminal Law (30 credits)
  • Public Law (30 credits)
  • Contract Law (30 credits)

* These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the award.

  • Upon completion of your CertHE Law we offer the opportunity for you to progress to study for a Bachelors degree (360 credits).

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