CertHE Law
The Certificate of Higher Education in Law provides students with a structured introduction to legal study through four Level 4 modules. Together, these modules develop core academic and analytical skills while offering foundational knowledge of key areas of English law. It equips students with an essential grounding in legal systems, legal skills, legal reasoning and critical reflection and analysis.
The Cert HE is designed both as a standalone qualification and as a pathway into further legal study. The programme delivers three of the seven ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’ as required for law degrees by the Bar Standards Board for the academic stage of professional qualification. Successful completion may enable students to progress into the second year of an LLB at a range of universities, subject to their specific entry and progression requirements.
Course Details
Final Award: Cert HE Law
Awarding Body: Birkbeck, University of London
Duration: 1 year
Study mode: Full Time
Entry: February, June, October
Delivery: Weekdays
Tuition fee: £9535
Available Campuses
Leeds City Office Park: Leeds
Entry requirements:
To apply for this course, one of the following academic qualifications is required:
UCAS 112 points.
Applicants applying with qualifications from outside the UK should refer to our Find Your Country webpages for details of accepted qualifications https://www.bbk.ac.uk/international/country some examples below:
Country - Qualification Name - Minimum Grade / Score
Romania - Diploma de Bacalaureat - Grade 8 or higher
Bulgaria - Diploma za sredno obrazovanie - Grade 5.2 or higher
Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato - Grade 75 or higher
Spain - Titulo de Bachiller - Grade 7.5 or higher
Hungary - Érettségi Bizonyítvány - Grade 3 or higher
Note: This list is indicative and not exhaustive
There are no time restrictions on the date of achievement for either UK or EU/Overseas qualification.
Alternative route of entry:
Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge. It will include:
Personal Learning Statement 300 words: short reflective narrative describing how professional and life experiences have built relevant skills).
Work experience via provided APEL form and verification (e.g. payslip and/or reference).
Other external Admissions Tests including English Language test and interview.
Internal Law test.
English requirements:
All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of an applicant’s language ability, which include:
GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above.
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6 in each component.
William College Internal English Assessment.
Modules Breakdown
Year 1
Career prospects
Graduates can continue on a pathway toward professional legal qualification, or pursue diverse careers in the legal profession, policy work and the civil service, for example.
William College offers a range of careers support to its students. You can find out more on the careers pages of our website.