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Enterprise and Commerce

Legal Services with Administration and IT

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Full time

Duration 41 weeks

Start date Aug 2023

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Course overview

This course has been developed with the purpose of providing you with the basic legal, administration and IT skills and knowledge required for further study and/or employment where a basic understanding of the law and administration may enhance your career prospects.

  • Develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of the law.
  • Provide you with the opportunity to develop relevant Core Skills for legal & administration-related occupations and further study.
  • Prepare you for entry into related NC or HN programmes.

What you will learn

A sample of topics cover is detailed below

  • Scots Law
  • Crime in Society
  • Word Processing Legal
  • Word Processing Audio

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 assessments:

  • Open Book
  • Exam – Close book controlled
  • Project based assessments

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week

Entry requirements

  • Three relevant National 4s (Intermediate 2 or equivalent passes including English) or Relevant National Units at appropriate levels 
  • Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level  4/5
  • Candidates will be considered on an individual basis

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You may be required to attend a group/individual interview and/or a skills test

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • HNC  Legal
  • HNC Administration & IT with Medical Adminsitration
  • Please follow the link below for futher information on Progression 
  • Pathways

 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Sighthill Campus Full time 28/08/23 41 Weeks

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