ATHE
    Level 4
    QN: 610/5952/3
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    ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 4
    Awarding Body
    ATHE
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    480 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Contract Law

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements for formation of a contract
    • Understand the content of a contract
    • Understand the factors that may make a contract invalid
    • Understand the ways in which a contract can be discharged
    • Understand the remedies available in contract law
    2

    Criminal Law

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand general principles of criminal law
    • Understand fundamental aspects of criminal legal practice
    • Understand homicide and non-fatal offences against the person
    • Understand property offences
    • Understand defences available in criminal law
    3

    Legal Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand legal and regulatory requirements and professional conduct rules relevant to acting for a client
    • Understand how to take instructions from a client on a legal matter
    • Understand how to analyse legal issues
    • Understand the wider ethical and commercial considerations of legal research and can complete a legal research task effectively
    4

    Public Law

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of the UK constitution and the key underpinning principles
    • Understand the function of the legislature, the executive and the judiciary
    • Understand the concept of multi-level governance as it applies to the UK
    • Understand the purpose and process of judicial review
    • Understand how the law protects human rights, civil liberties and equality

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/5952/3
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ATHE
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2025