This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this programme explores the development of legislation with core academic skills. If you successfully pass all modules you can continue your studies with us on to the BA (Hons) Degree in Law & Practice, subject to meeting specific entry criteria. This course offer an introduction to your chosen subject and are an ideal route to degree level qualifications, helping you develop the necessary skills for further study. Law is one of the world’s oldest professions. Filled with intrigue and complexities, law is a fascinating and exciting subject area that is an essential component of every business organisation. This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this programme explores the development of legislation with core academic skills. If you successfully pass all modules you can continue your studies with us on to the BA (Hons) Degree in Law & Practice, subject to meeting specific entry criteria. On completion, you will gain: A broad appreciation of the United Kingdom’s Constitution and how the institutions of the law are positioned within that constitution. Knowledge of the basic underlying legal principles at work in both the criminal and civil justice systems in England and Wales. Knowledge of the sources of law and the ability to carry out research amongst those sources. An ability to interpret and apply legal concepts and principles to given scenarios in order to develop lines of argument and reach informed and justified conclusions. An ability to communicate legal concepts, ideas and arguments in a structured and coherent manner through a variety of oral and written media. The qualities and transferable skills necessary to undertake a degree course in a law or law related subject in the UK higher education sector as an independent learner.