Certificate of Higher Education in Law at The Open University

This certificate gives knowledge of criminal and tort law together with general and legal study skills, and explains how laws are made and how legal rights and duties affect society. It is equivalent to the first third of the Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) (R81).

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time (W111 in October then W112 the following February), or 2 years part-time (120 credits)  |  Intake: October (W111); February (W112)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students begin with Criminal law and the courts (W111), covering criminal offences, law reform, human rights and the Criminal Justice System of England and Wales, then study Civil justice and tort law (W112).

Career pathways

Provides knowledge of the legal system of England and Wales and skills in identifying legal issues and applying legal principles, with time management and self-motivation.

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