EduQual Diploma in Law (SCQF Level 8)
The EduQual Diploma in Law will provide a career path for Learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the law sector. The Qualification will enable Learners to develop the transferable skills required by organisations globally.
| Qualification Title | Diploma in Law |
|---|---|
| SCQF Level | 8 |
| QCF / RQF / EQF Level * | 5 |
| Credits | 240 |
* Equivalent level. See Qualifications can Cross Boundaries for a comparison of the UK and European Qualifications Frameworks.
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is the national qualifications framework for Scotland, with international recognition. As an SCQF Credit Rating Body (CRB), EduQual has credit-rated this qualification for the SCQF. See the SCQF Register for the full list of EduQual’s SCQF credit-rated qualifications.
There are no UK NOS that provide links to the knowledge covered in the EduQual Certificate (SCQF Level 7) in Law.
There are NOS relating to providing legal advice, but such practice is not specifically addressed by this Qualification.
Learners completing the EduQual Diploma in Law (SCQF Level 8) may be able to progress onto the EduQual Diploma in Law (SCQF Level 8).
The programme has been produced to conform to the requirements of UK regulatory authorities.
Programme Specification
Click here to read the Programme Specification for the EduQual Diploma in Law.
The qualification consists of the following 8 units:
| Unit Title | SCQF Level | SCQF Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Law | 7 | 30 |
| Criminal Law | 7 | 30 |
| Legal Methods | 7 | 30 |
| Public Law | 7 | 30 |
| Equity and Trusts | 8 | 30 |
| EU Law | 8 | 30 |
| Land Law | 8 | 30 |
| Law of Tort | 8 | 30 |
Support Materials
Support materials are available to all of our approved centres, including full Programme and Unit specifications, and model assignments.
Progression
Holders of the EduQual Diploma in Law (SCQF Level 8) may be considered (by UK Higher Education Institutions e.g. universities) for progression, with advanced standing (academic credit), onto Bachelors degree programmes.
Sample Certificate
