Expand+Programme Entry Requirements:

•Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Learners are expected to be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information ac...

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•Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. Learners are expected to be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information for a Level 5 award and more complex information for Level 6 award.

•As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

Expand+Who should complete this course?

•Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Legal Studies at Level 5.

•Students who wish to obtain a general understanding of legal principles and to enable them to appreciate the role of the law in their persona...

Hide-Who should complete this course?

•Students who wish to gain a QQI credit in Legal Studies at Level 5.

•Students who wish to obtain a general understanding of legal principles and to enable them to appreciate the role of the law in their personal and vocational lives. It is also intended to prepare learners for employment or further study in related areas.

Learners who successfully complete this course will:

•Identify the sources Irish law to include an explanation of the features of each source

•Assess the role of the Constitution in the Irish legal system

•Explain the meaning of common general legal terms to include plaintiff, defendant, injunction, in camera and precedent

•Outline the structure of the Irish judicial system to include the hierarchy, jurisdiction and function of courts within the Irish court system

•Outline the role and function of personnel within the Irish legal system

•Explore the impact of European Law on the Irish legal system

•Define the nature of tort to include the recognition between tort and other civil and criminal wrongs

•Describe the proceedings in a Court of law

•Evaluate relevant documents and legislation relevant to a specific vocational area

•Identify the main categories of remedies available to include compensation, injunction, declaration, specific performance and judicial review

•Evaluate the impact of European Law on Irish Law

•Distinguish between civil and criminal, public and private and procedural and substantive law.

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification. Students receive a comprehensive Course Manual, Assignments, Efficient Studyguide, and unlimited one-to-one Tutor Support for the course duration. The course documentation for this QQI certified course is detailed and easy to read. If students require extra time to complete the course they can apply for an extension. Assignments may be emailed or posted to the College whichever is more convenient.

Expand+Assessment:

Assignments (2) 60%
Examination (Theory-Based) 40%

Assignments (2):

The internal assessor will devise two briefs that require candidates to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application of a range of specif...

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Assignments (2) 60%
Examination (Theory-Based) 40%

Assignments (2):

The internal assessor will devise two briefs that require candidates to produce evidence that demonstrates an understanding and application of a range of specific learning outcomes. Each brief will require candidates to investigate topic(s) appropriate to the Irish legal system and in the context of the candidates’ vocational area.

The internal assessor will devise a theory-based examination that assess candidates’ ability to recall and apply theory and understanding, requiring responses to short answer and structured questions. These questions may be answered in Different media such as in writing or orally.

Examination:

The examination will be based on a range of specific learning outcomes and will be 2 hours in duration. Examinations are usually held in Dublin but arrangements can be made for those living outside Dublin to sit this examination in an area convenient to where they live but there will be an additional charge for this arrangement to cover venue and supervisory fees.

Expand+Progression to further Studies:

• This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

•Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 credit towards the FETAC Major Award in any of the fol...

Hide-Progression to further Studies:

• This course leads to a level 5 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.

•Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 5 credit towards the FETAC Major Award in any of the following areas:

5M1997 – Office Administration
5M2009 – Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2102 – Business Studies
5M2110 – Security Studies
5M2111 – International Trade
5M2181 – Applied Social Studies
5M2468 – Business Administration
5M3789 – Legal Studies
5M4468 – Community Health Services.