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RQF Level 5 · Ofqual-regulated

Level 5 Diploma in Law

120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English

Credits120
LevelRQF Level 5
DurationTypically one year
Study modeFully online
FeesOn request

Introduction

The Level 5 Diploma in Law develops legal knowledge and professional skills for learners who have completed Level 4 study. Six units cover legal research methods and professional skills, tort law, company law and corporate governance, employment law, land law and international business law.

It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including a recommended minimum of 600 guided learning hours. Level 5 diplomas are assessed as academically equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.

Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 5). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).

Who it is for

Learners aged 18 or over with a relevant Level 4 diploma or equivalent, and mature learners with relevant experience, who want to deepen their study of law or move towards the final year of a bachelor's degree.

Why choose this programme?

Year 2 equivalent

Assessed as equivalent to an HND and Year 2 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree.

Law for business

Company law and corporate governance, employment law and international business law.

Professional skills

Legal research methods and the professional skills used in legal practice.

Study from anywhere

Fully online, with live classes, a personal tutor and digital library access, from any country.

How you can study

Fully online

100% online, with live online classes and tutorials plus directed self-study, a personal tutor, an online learning platform and digital library access. Open to applicants from any country; you study from home, so no visa is needed. Start dates: ask admissions.

Progression

  • Level 6 study in law
  • Year 3 of a related bachelor’s degree, subject to each university’s admission requirements (see progression)
  • Work in roles such as paralegal, legal executive assistant, compliance or contracts

Entry requirements

You are typically aged 18 or over, and your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:

  • Relevant Level 4 Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Mature learners with relevant experience; admissions checks this experience with you before you register

English language

  • The programme is taught and assessed in English.
  • If you are not from a majority English-speaking country, you must provide evidence of English language competence.
  • Previous education taught in English may count as evidence; admissions will advise.

Who can apply

  • Fully online: open to applicants from any country; you study from home, so no visa is needed. You need a computer with a stable internet connection, a webcam and a microphone.

How to apply

  1. Apply online at reg.bcbt.be/apply, choosing this programme.
  2. Upload your passport or ID card, certificates and transcripts (translated where needed), English evidence if applicable, a short personal statement and a CV.
  3. Admissions reviews your application and may invite you to a short interview by video call.
  4. Accept your offer, complete enrolment and join your induction before your start date.

Frequently asked questions

When can I start?

Start dates: ask admissions.

No written examinations: every unit is assessed by coursework.

Fees on request — ask admissions.

Programme structure

You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.

Six mandatory units (120 credits)

UnitNameCredits
LAW501Legal Research Methods and Professional Skills20
LAW502Tort Law20
LAW503Company Law and Corporate Governance20
LAW504Employment Law20
LAW505Land Law20
LAW506International Business Law20
Open a unit for its description and its 16-week course plan, with the topic of every week.

Assessment

Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.

Study hours

Learning timeHours
Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study)600 (recommended minimum)
Directed self-study, reading and coursework600
Total Qualification Time1,200

Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.

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Key Facts
  • Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Law
  • Level: RQF Level 5 (Ofqual-regulated)
  • Awarded by: the Ofqual-regulated awarding body
  • Provided by: Brussels College, as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005); studied with BCBT
  • Credits: 120
  • Total Qualification Time: 1,200 hours
  • Guided learning: 600 (recommended minimum) hours
  • Duration: typically one year
  • Units: 6
  • Assessment: coursework, no written examinations
  • Grading: Pass / Fail
  • Language: English
  • Study mode: Fully online
  • Typical age: 18 and over
  • Fees: Fees on request — ask admissions
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Fees on request — ask admissions. Start dates: ask admissions. Our admissions team can also help you check your entry requirements.

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