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- TH1EC12D25

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This course will equip you with foundational knowledge and skills in law and police practices, providing a solid base for further study and future employment. A fundamental understanding of the law and Police Scotland will prepare you to progress to the Legal and Police Studies Level 6 course, starting in January 2026.

Upon completing the Level 6 course, you can advance to HNC Legal Services or HNC Police Studies programs in August 2026.

Key objectives of this course:

Enhance your understanding of the role and importance of law.
Develop essential core skills relevant to careers and further study in legal and police-related fields.
Prepare you for progression into Level 6 and related academic pathways.

What you will learn

Introduction to legal research and writing
Business Law
Consumer Law
Modern Law and Policing

These are just some of the areas covered in your course.

Meta Skills Developed:

Integrity
Adapting
Initiative
Communication
Collaboration
Curiosity
Critical thinking

Placement information

Introduction to legal research and writing
Business Law
Consumer Law
Modern Law and Policing

These are just some of the areas covered in your course.

Meta Skills Developed:

Integrity
Adapting
Initiative
Communication
Collaboration
Curiosity
Critical thinking

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Sighthill Campus	Full time	25/08/25

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