CertHE Common Law(UOL)

Duration: 1 Year

Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law – Foundation level qualification

Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE) is a University of London qualification designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in English Common Law. It is also an excellent pathway towards further undergraduate law study, including the University of London LLB. (University of London)

British School of Law provides academic support, study guidance and classes for University of London students in Bangladesh through online and offline learning support.

Course Duration

  • Minimum: 1 Year

  • Maximum: 3 Years

  • Level: FHEQ Level 4

  • Total Credits: 120 UK Credits / 60 ECTS

  • Modules: 4 compulsory modules

  • Each Module: 30 UK Credits

  • Study Hours: Approximately 1,200 notional learning hours in total (based on 10 hours per UK credit). (University of London)

Modules

Module Credits
Legal System and Method (LA1031) 30
Contract Law (LA1040) 30
Criminal Law (LA1010) 30
Public Law (LA1020) 30
Total 120 Credits

These are the same Level 4 modules used within the University of London LLB structure. (University of London)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older by the date of registration.

  • Have a place at an approved University of London teaching centre.

  • Meet the teaching centre’s admission requirements.

  • Demonstrate a good level of English suitable for higher education study.

  • Have access to a computer and internet connection for the University of London Student Portal and online learning resources. (University of London)

No traditional LLB-entry qualification is necessarily required, making the CertHE particularly suitable for students who want to study law but may not meet the normal entry requirements for the LLB. The final admission decision is subject to University of London and teaching-centre requirements. (University of London)

Assessment

Students are assessed through University of London examinations. Examinations are normally conducted in May and October, with examinations set and marked according to University of London academic standards. (University of London)

Progression to LLB

The CertHE Common Law can provide a pathway to the University of London LLB. After successfully completing the required CertHE modules, students may be eligible to transfer credit into the Standard Entry LLB, subject to the University’s regulations and eligibility requirements. (University of London)studies

Important: The CertHE is a University of London qualification. British School of Law provides teaching and academic support in Bangladesh; admission, registration, examinations and the award of the qualification are governed by the University of London. British School of Law is listed by the University of London as a teaching centre supporting the CertHE Common Law. (University of London)