Enterprise and Commerce
Legal Services HNC Blended Learning
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Evening
Start date
Sept 2025
Course enquiry form
Course overview
Advance Your Legal Career with Our Flexible Part-Time HNC in Legal Services
Edinburgh College is excited to introduce a new part-time, flexible distance learning option for our highly regarded HNC Legal Services Course. Designed to accommodate your busy schedule, this two-year program allows you to balance your studies with personal and professional commitments
Program Highlights:
- Flexible Learning: Engage with comprehensive course materials through high-quality study materials, recordings and self-directed study, enabling you to learn at your own pace and convenience.?
- In-Person Assessments: To ensure a robust understanding and application of legal principles, assessments and examinations will be conducted in person at our Sighthill Campus. You will be provided with an assessment schedule upon enrolment
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Delve into key areas of Scots Law, including:?
What you will learn
- Scottish Legal System
- Scots Private Law
- Commercial Law
- Legal Research Techniques
- Scottish Criminal Law
- Scottish Criminal Procedure
- Property Law
- Business Law
Meta Skills Developed:
- Integrity
- Adapting
- Initiative
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Critical thinking
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessment;
- Open Book.
- Exam – Close book controlled.
- Project-based assessments.
Number of days per week
- Two evenings per week, 6 PM to 9.45 PM
Entry requirements
- Applicants should possess a minimum of two relevant Highers at Grade C or above, along with four National 5s, including English and Maths or equivalent qualifications.
- Relevant subjects may encompass Business, Maths, English, and Social or Science-based disciplines.
- Candidates with a relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 6 or above will also be considered.
- Applicants must have access to a PC or laptop to access course materials; a mobile device alone may not be sufficient for all coursework. All applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be required to attend an interview
English Proficiency Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
HND Legal Services
- Relevant University Degree
- Pathways
Career options
Graduates of the HNC in Legal Services can pursue various career opportunities, including roles as a Trainee Paralegal, positions within the Banking and Insurance sectors, Police Scotland, Sheriff Court, and the Fiscal Office. Additionally, this qualification serves as a pathway to relevant university degrees.?
Embark on your journey towards a rewarding legal career with Edinburgh College's flexible part-time HNC in Legal Services. For more information and to apply, please visit our course page.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Evening | 01/09/25 |
