OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law 610/1969/0

Overview

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law aims to provide learners with opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of core legal principles while building foundational professional and research skills.

Learners will study 6 units over one academic year, achieving a total of 120 credits.

The qualification equips learners with a broad range of knowledge and essential skills required for a successful career in law. It also provides the underpinning knowledge of the law, contributing to preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners typically aged 18 and above.

Entry Profile

Learners are likely to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma
• GCE Advanced Level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (to be verified by the delivery centre before registration).

English Requirements

Learners not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit the English Language Expectations page.

Centres should review learners’ prior qualifications and experiences to ensure they provide the necessary foundation to undertake study at Level 4.

Equivalences

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law at RQF Level 4 represents practical knowledge, skills, and competences equivalent to:

• Higher National Certificates (HNC)
• Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.

Qualification Structure

The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of:

• 120 credits
• 1200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
• 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Mandatory Units

• An Introduction to the English Legal System (20 credits)
• Academic Writing and Research Skills for Law (20 credits)
• Contract Law (20 credits)
• Business Law (20 credits)
• Public Law (20 credits)
• Criminal Law (20 credits)

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be completed over one academic year for full-time study.

Flexible Delivery Options

The programme also accommodates:

• Part-time study
• Distance learning

Delivery Methods

The qualification is delivered through:

• Face-to-face lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Distance and online learning

Note: The qualification is delivered only by approved centres.

Assessment and Verification

All units are:

• Internally assessed by the centre.
• Externally verified by OTHM.

Assessment Process

• The qualifications are criterion referenced, meaning learners must achieve all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
• To achieve a ‘pass’, learners must provide evidence that they have met the required standards.

The Assessor will make a judgement on learners’ achievements and provide an audit trail to demonstrate how the judgement was reached.

Specific assessment guidance and relevant marking criteria for each unit are available in the Assignment Brief document, provided to centres upon request.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Law provides learners with opportunities for further academic progression, including:

• The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Law.

As the qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may also be eligible for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.