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Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS point from a recognised Level 3 qualification

Full entry requirements

UCAS code

M109

Institution code

D26

Duration

1 yr full-time

Fees

£6,355

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS point from a recognised Level 3 qualification

Full entry requirements

UCAS code

M109

Duration

Build a strong foundation in legal principles and frameworks that underpin the justice system in the UK and beyond.

Studying law develops your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and understanding of the legal systems that shape society. The Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Law, delivered in partnership with Leicester College, provides a solid foundation in core legal principles and prepares you for further academic study or entry into the legal profession. You’ll study one module at a time through block teaching, allowing for focused learning and a healthier study-life balance. On successful completion of this year, you are guaranteed progression to the final two years of the LLB (Hons) Law degree at 91ÊÓÆµ (DMU), opening the door to a wide range of legal careers.

  • Develop essential skills in legal reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Benefit from block teaching — focus on one module at a time, with no end-of-year exams and enjoy improved study-life balance.
  • You will enjoy a range of delivery and assessment styles such as presentations, discursive essays and problem‑solving questions to fully prepare you for subsequent years of study and legal practice.
  • Guaranteed progression to the final two years of the LLB (Hons) Law at 91ÊÓÆµupon successful completion.
  • Progress toward careers such as solicitor, paralegal, legal executive, compliance officer, or legal advisor.
Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging. Read more about block teaching.

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The Best Careers Support

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The First University to Achieve a Silver Race Equality Charter Award

Our work to improve equality and diversity, challenge racism and build an anti-racist community earned us the award.

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91ÊÓÆµwas named 2nd in People & Planet’s University League Table for our commitment to environmental sustainability.

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The Best University for LGBTQ+ staff

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The Best Autism Support

The National Association of Disability Practitioners Award identified 91ÊÓÆµas the best at supporting autistic students.

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What you will study

English and European Legal Systems

Gain an introduction to the key features of both English and European legal systems, including the structures, procedures, and processes that govern them.

Criminal Law

Explore the general principles of criminal law and the legal requirements for major offences. This module also develops your ability to solve legal problems and use legal sources effectively.

Contract Law

Understand the legal principles behind the formation, content, and enforcement of contracts. You'll also study remedies for breach and factors that can invalidate contracts—knowledge applicable to both every day and professional legal contexts.

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Learn how the UK government operates, including the roles of Parliament and the courts, as well as international obligations. This module focuses on the legal mechanisms that control the exercise of government power.

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Law in the spotlight

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Members of DMU's Law School enjoyed a celebration evening at the House of Lords after winning the Law School Challenge.

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Our facilities

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You will be based at Leicester College’s St Margaret’s Campus, and all of your seminars and lectures will take place here. However, as part of the wider 91ÊÓÆµ family you will also have access to 91ÊÓÆµcampus facilities, including the Hugh Aston building where the university’s Law School is based. As well as teaching spaces, the Hugh Aston building has its own courtroom and a careers hub, along with break-out spaces for group work, quiet study zones for individual work, and high-spec IT labs installed with professional software. There is also a new £5.5 million extension called The Yard, which provides more than 22,000 square metres of extra space.

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Course & career progression

A Cert HE Law qualification provides an ideal foundation for a variety of roles, including paralegal, compliance officer, legal adviser, probation officer and human resources assistant. Following successful completion of the Cert HE, students also have the option to progress onto the Level 5 and 6 programme at 91ÊÓÆµ and obtain an LLB (Hons) degree. An LLB qualification opens up even more opportunities, including being the starting point for a career in legal practice as a solicitor or barrister.

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We’re a campus-based university situated in the city centre, with the hub of activity in Leicester right on your doorstep - we’re one of the few universities in the UK where you’re getting the best of both worlds.

Course specifications

Course title

Law

Award

CertHE (Leicester College)

UCAS code

M109

Institution code

D26

Study level

Undergraduate

Study mode

Full-time

Start date

September

Duration

1 yr full-time

Fees

£6,355

Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS point from a recognised Level 3 qualification. You are expected to have GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 and above.

Applications for this course must be made through UCAS using the course code M109 and institution code D26.

If you haven’t started a UCAS application yet and only want to apply to Leicester College, you can submit a direct application form via the Leicester College website. They will then process a UCAS application on your behalf.

You may also be invited to attend an interview. Where needed, alternative options such as a telephone or online interview (via Microsoft Teams) can be arranged.