• Five GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include English Language/First Language Welsh and Mathematics/Numeracy
• English Language/Literature/First Language Welsh grade B
• Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
• Each application is considered on individual merit
• Entry is subject to an informal interview

• Successful completion of current/relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting

Please read the full entry requirements above as you will usually need to meet those as well.

As part of the course you will develop an understanding of the Welsh Legal System and areas of both private and public law within the law of Wales and England.

You will learn how to develop and apply the techniques of legal reasoning to analyse and offer answers to problems, based on legal principles, legislation and case law. You will also develop the ability to construct conclusions and communicate legal arguments by reference to appropriate legal authorities.

This course requires you to study the dynamics of legal decision making that will equip you with the skills necessary to study law at higher education.

Units to be studied will include:

• The nature of law and the Welsh and English legal systems
• The law of tort
• The practice of substantive law
• Substantive law perspectives

Learners also complete the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification and are required to develop their essential skills (communication/numeracy and digital skills). Learners will also attend a weekly group tutorial.

Learners are able to complete either the full qualification or certain units or elements through the medium of Welsh/bilingually.

• Written examination

This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities in a varied range of businesses including: Arbitrator, Barrister, Barrister’s clerk, Chartered legal executive (England and Wales), Company secretary, Costs lawyer, Detective, Licensed conveyancer, Paralegal, Solicitor, Advice worker, Border Force officer, Chartered accountant, Civil Service administrator, Data analyst, Data scientist, External auditor, Forensic computer analyst, Human resources officer, Mediator, Patent attorney, Political risk analyst, Stockbroker, Trading standards officer.

If you are thinking about studying at degree level following this course please visit the university websites or UCAS (University Central Admissions Service) www.ucas.com to check any entry requirements.

• Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
• Text books - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most text books are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page

Any costs above are approximate and may change.

• No tuition fee
• We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2022/23
• You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page