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Access to Higher Education: Law (19+) including four week introductory course — Full-time

Course outline

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and would like to go on to study law or a related subject at university and want a good grounding to help you prepare.

All students will study the Introduction to Access, which is an initial 4 week course to assess and prepare you for either Pre-Access or Access Diploma.

You’ll learn about:

  • Contract law
  • Criminal law
  • Family and property law
  • Employment law
  • Tort law

You’ll cover the English legal system extensively throughout the year of study.

You can expect to take part in practical debates on the current legal issues of the day, and study important historical and contemporary cases.

How to apply for this course

Apply online to start in 2025/26.

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Location Date
Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

Start: Monday 1st September 2025

Course code: C000374 / Q002150

Qualification

CAVA Access to HE Diploma

Duration

1 year

Level Level 3
Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over to apply for this course.

As the majority of our Access students are returning to learning as adults, we consider a range of experience when accepting students onto an Access programme. All students will be assessed to see what level they are learning at, particularly the level of English and maths skills, as these will be key to success whilst on a programme at Nottingham College. Your experience and level of study will be assessed at interview and this will determine your offer of a place at College.

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C) including English and Maths (equivalents may be considered).

It is not possible to study both GCSE English and Maths on this course.

Teaching & assessment

You will compile a portfolio of evidence of your work.

Progression

You can go on to degree level study in law or a law related subject at Nottingham College or at university.

Additional information

You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of your Access to HE course. Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

If you progress on to degree level study and complete a full degree, Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe. This means you do not have to repay it.

Subject to eligibility you may be able to study this course for free, funded through the Adult Education Budget. Upon receipt of your application, we will assess your eligibility and advise you of your next steps.

Please note: Course funding information is accurate as of 22/02/2023 and is subject to change.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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