Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law (RQF)

Overview

Oxfordian College is pleased to offer the Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law (RQF), awarded by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education). This Ofqual-regulated qualification provides learners with a strong foundation in legal principles, preparing them for further studies or career advancement in the legal sector.

Designed to meet the needs of both individual learners and employers, this programme enables students to develop essential legal knowledge, analytical skills, and practical understanding of the law. It also serves as a pathway to higher-level legal qualifications, including the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law.

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Entry Criteria

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above

Qualifications

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

• a 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4 and above
• A Level 3 qualification in law or legal studies such as the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in
Law
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further
education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• Equivalent international qualifications

Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include relevant work experience (paid and/or unpaid) with levels of responsibility, participation and/or achievement of relevant professional qualifications. This may be used for recognition of prior learning (RPL). Learners may also hold RQF qualifications which will enable them to claim an exemption from part of the qualification

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Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTs 5.5
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Qualification Content

Learners must complete all 5 mandatory units.

Unit Name	Unit Aims	Credits	Mandatory
Contract Law	This unit will equip learners with knowledge and understanding of the key principles of contract law, such as: validity of contract; terms of contract; vitiating elements that affect the validity of the contract; the ways in which the contract can come to an end and remedies for breach of contract available.	30	Yes
Criminal Law	This unit will equip learners with knowledge of the general foundations of criminal liability and with understanding of the major types of offences and their constituent elements. The unit aims to enable learners to determine whether specific offences have been committed and whether any defences may be applicable. Learner will explore the aims and nature of criminal law and its function as a protector of the State.		Yes
Legal Methods	This unit will equip learners with the knowledge and understanding of the identification, interpretation and analysis of legal sources and materials. The acquired skills will enable the learner to apply the law to the facts of problems in any given legal area, to communicate clearly and persuasively and to reach satisfactory solutions to legal disputes. Learners will explore fundamental principles and components of the English Legal System, the judiciary and the civil and criminal process and will gain an appreciation of how the main principles underpin all substantive and procedural areas of law.	30	Yes
Public Law	This unit will equip learners with knowledge of the general foundations of constitutional and administrative law, with a particular focus on the main elements of the United Kingdom’s constitution. The unit will enable learners to identify the significance of the separation of power and the sovereignty of Parliament, as well as the importance of human rights norms. Learners will also be introduced to the basic principles of administrative law and judicial review process.	30	Yes