ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law

Category

Law & Legal Studies

Level

Level 5

Qualification Number

603/4891/4

Total Credits

120

Course Overview

Notice: This qualification is set to be withdrawn on August 31, 2026.

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the second year of a university degree.

This qualification has been designed for learners who wish to progress to university and, when taken in combination with the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law, allows learners to progress onto an LLB top-up degree programme (the final year of university).

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Grading
Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
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Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

Typical Age

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

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

A Level 4 qualification in law or legal studies, such as the ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Law
Equivalent international qualifications
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

Details Unit Aims
EU Law
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the rationale for the European Union’s creation
  2. Understand the institutions of the European Union
  3. Understand how European Union laws are enforced
  4. Understand EU law on the free movements of goods
  5. Understand EU law on the free mov
Land Law
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the nature of interests in real property
  2. Understand the concept and application of proprietary estoppel
  3. Understand the nature and purpose of easements
  4. Understand the nature and purpose of freehold covenants
  5. Understand the application
Law of Tort
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the nature and purpose of liability in tort
  2. Understand the duty of care for the purposes of establishing liability in tort.
  3. Understand the nature of employers’ and occupiers’ liability
  4. Understand the principles of nuisance cl
Equity and Trusts
Credits: 30
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand historical events leading to the development and nature of Equity
  2. Understand the requirements for the creation of valid trustsUnderstand the concept of the beneficiary principle and exceptions
  3. Understand the concept of the beneficiary pr

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