University Foundation Diploma Course in Legal Studies

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI), our highly-accredited business college and English School in Britain, offers international students the opportunity to learn English while also studying legal studies and business concepts, and acquiring the academic study skills required for undergraduate entry to a UK university degree programme. This programme is suitable for students from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.

The BBSI University Foundation Diploma course in Legal Studies is designed for students with an English
language level equivalent to IELTS 5.5/CEFR B2. This 36-week study option places emphasis initially on
developing business communication skills, prior to the introduction of more specialised legal topics.
The course leads to a BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Legal Studies, an NCFE Certificate in
Communication & Business Skills, and an NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies. Students will also have the
opportunity to acquire the University of Cambridge ESOL International Legal English Certificate (ILEC)
, and to sit the IELTS [Academic] Examination as often as is required.

Professional Qualifications. In addition to gaining BBSI and NCFE awards, students can prepare for the ILEC. BBSI is an accredited ILEC Examination Centre and preparation for the ILEC examination is included within the course syllabus. For students intending to undertake the optional ILEC examination, we would recommend a minimum of 12 weeks' preparation prior to the examination date.

UK University Placement. While undertaking their university foundation course and acquiring the Academic Study Skills necessary for university, students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at UK universities, and are given full assistance with the UK university application process. All university foundation students who successfully complete their course are assured of an offer of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.

Diploma Course

Minimum English-Language Entry Level. IELTS 5.5/CEFR B2.

Course Duration. 36 weeks.

Course Code. DULS.

Main Course Entry Dates. Sep, Jan, Apr or Jul; however, flexible entry dates are available
for these courses (term dates 2011/12).

Minimum Age. 17 years.

Optional Examinations+. Additional examination fees apply. IELTS examinations are held monthly.

         IELTS [Academic]

         University of Cambridge (ILEC)

Awards. Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment.

          BBSI University Foundation Diploma in Legal Studies
          NCFE Certificate in Legal Studies
          NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills

Course Structure & Content. Students study for 3 academic terms (36 weeks), each comprising 30, forty-five minute lessons (22.5 hours) weekly. Course breakdown is as follows:

      Term 1

            20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Academic Study Skills

      Terms 2 & 3

            20 lessons weekly in Legal Studies
           10 weekly lessons in IELTS Examination Preparation & Academic Study Skills

Course Elements.  The full Diploma and Extended Diploma courses provide students with 4 main components: legal studies, business communication, Academic Study Skills and IELTS Examination Preparation. The Legal Studies syllabus incorporates specialised elements within the following topics:

      *  introduction to UK & EU law
      *  conflict of laws
      *  commercial, consumer & employment law
      *  international trade in outline
      *  competition policy
      *  partnership law
      *  intellectual property
      * current affairs & the law
      *  law of tort, including physical injury & econimic loss
      *  introduction to international & human rights law
      * money laundering
      * sale of goods law
      * contract law
      * company law (shares, capital, legal entities, etc)
      * corporate & criminal responsibility
      * history of legal language

      International Legal English Certificate Preparation
            *  drafting legal documents & letters
            * understanding legal documents
            * legal negotiations
            *  client interviews
            * role play
            * avoiding 'legalese'

      Course Visits. Visits to Bournemouth Magistrates', Crown & County Courts,
      the Supreme Court, the Old Bailey, & the Royal Courts of Justice, London, are
      included in the course syllabus. These visits are strictly subject to availability,
      however, and there may be additional costs involved.

      Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:

             * Fully prepare students academically for entry to a first degree course related to international
                    law at a university in the UK.

   * Provide students with the specialised language of law to enable them to communicate
          effectively in an international law environment.
   * Assist students in completing the university application process and secure a placement
          on the undergraduate degree course of their choice at a university in the UK.
   * Enable students to acquire the necessary Academic Study Skills for undergraduate
          study at a UK university.

             * Provide preparation for the IELTS [Academic] Examination.
             * Enable students to develop a sound understanding of current theory & practice in
                    aspects of international law.

             * Facilitate the development of effective business English communication skills.
             * Ensure students build appropriate vocabulary related to business and law.
             * Provide preparation for an internationally recognised legal English qualification.

Course Syllabus. Students seeking to start the 36 week University Foundation Diploma course in January
or July would follow Weeks 13-24, Weeks 37-48, and Weeks 25-36 of the syllabus outlined in the attached
course description, whilst those commencing the same course in either September or April would study
Weeks 13-24, Weeks 25-36, and Weeks 37-48.

The following versions of the Legal Studies course are also available:

                   Vocational Certificate in Legal Studies
                   Vocational Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies
                   Vocational Diploma in Legal Studies
                   University Foundation Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies
                   Pre-Masters Certificate in Legal Studies

Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies

Pre-Masters Diploma in Legal Studies

BBSI courses are carefully designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, while developing their professional communication skills and professional knowledge in academic, vocational or professional context, in the specialised subject of their choice. Students therefore have the flexibility to focus on either academic or vocational progression, depending on their personal training needs and particular learning objectives.

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The following University Foundation Diploma courses are also available at BBSI:

Management & Business Administration
Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
Finance & Financial Services
Hospitality Management & Tourism
Science, Mathematics & IT

+ Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included
in the BBSI course fees. The exam fees are listed on the Dates and Fees page.

University Foundation Diploma Course in Legal Studies

Diploma Course

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