The purpose of this qualification is to prepare students, who do not comply with the minimum institutional admission requirements for access to diploma or degree studies in the College of Law. The qualification is intended to introduce students to some of the foundational legal principles and legal practice by imparting systematic knowledge, skills, and theoretical competence within the field to prepare them for more specialized training at an advanced level. It is furthermore the intention of the higher certificate programme to deliver graduates who have sound knowledge and the confidence to apply their skills in contemporary society and to enable further study in the College of Law, or even in other colleges who do not set specific subject requirements, like Mathematics. In this respect, the specific purpose is to: - prepare candidates for studies in the world of law; - improve candidates' basic proficiency in the English language in order to study in the field of law; - improve candidates' general computer skills, especially for business purposes; and - prepare candidates for higher education in an open and distance learning environment.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.
This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes.
- First Level
Module (Please click on the module to see further information and discussions on FR.) Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation Group A. Compulsory AFL1503 - Language and Communication Skills Acquisition in an African Language I CPD1501 - Citizenship, Public Participation, and Democracy CRW1501 - Introduction to the General Principles of Criminal Law ENG1503 - Academic Language and Literacy in English ILW1501 - Introduction to Law INS1502 - Developing Information Skills for Lifelong Learning IRM1501 - Introduction to Research Methodology for Law and Criminal Justice PAR1501 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Recommendation: Should be taken together with or follow SCL1501 and ILW1501. SCL1501 - Skills Course for Law Students SJD1501 - Social Dimensions of Justice
Rules:
Students should note that during the course of their studies, they would be required to have access to a computer, printer, and the Internet. Students who have passed phased-out modules will retain the credit and do not need to pass the replacement modules. However, phased-out modules must have been passed for this specific qualification and it does not necessarily mean the modules are equivalent. EUP1501 Students do not need to register for IRM1501. SCL1502 Students do not need to register for IRM1501. ENN103F Students do not need to register for ENG1503.
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