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Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate 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 concepts and skills, and acquiring the advanced study skills required for postgraduate entry to a UK university.  This programme is suitable from the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland only.
 
The Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate study option in Legal Studies is designed for students with an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2.  This 36-week course enables participants to develop Advanced Study Skills  and undertake additional *IELTS Examination Preparation , prior to moving on to business communication skills, and then more specialised legal and business studies in the second and third terms.  This course leads to a BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies, and an NCFE Certificate in Communication and Business Skills.  Moreover, students will 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.  BBSI is an Accredited Examination Centre for the ILEC*.  Preparation for the ILEC examination is included within this BBSI 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 Service.  While undertaking Pre-Masters courses at BBSI, and acquiring the qualifications and advanced study skills necessary for postgraduate study at university, students are provided with extensive counselling and guidance in all aspects of study at universities in the UK, and given full assistance with the university application process.  All students who successfully complete their course and achieve the required IELTS [Academic] level for entry are assured of a university place prior to graduation from BBSI.  

University Entry Requirements.  Students seeking to enter a Masters degree course at a university in the UK must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have achieved an equivalent of IELTS [Academic] 6.0 in English.  Moreover, applicants must have full records of their High-School education, diploma or first degree.  Copies of these academic records, as well as evidence of work experience, should be submitted to BBSI at the time of
enrolment.    
 
Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate
Minimum English Entry Level. IELTS 5.0/CEFR B2. 

Course Duration.  36 weeks

Course Code.  HCEPLS
 
Main Course Entry Dates.  September, January, April or July (term dates 2011/12); however, flexible entry dates are available for this course. 
 
Lessons Weekly.  30 (each of 45 minutes´ duration)
 
Minimum Age.  20 years
 
Awards.   Academic achievement is ascertained by means of continuous assessment.

          BBSI Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies
          NCFE Certificate in Communication & Business Skills

Optional Examinations*.  Additional examination fees apply.   IELTS examinations are held monthly.  
 
         IELTS [Academic]*
         University of Cambridge ILEC*
         
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
   30 weekly lessons in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
         Preparation, comprising:
            10 lessons weekly in grammar & functions
              2 lessons weekly in vocabulary development
              4 lessons weekly in reading & writing skills
              4 lessons weekly in speaking, listening & pronunciation skills
            10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS 
                  Examination practice
   Term 2
   
         20 lessons weekly in Communication & Business Skills 
         10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
               Preparation
 
   Term 3 
          
         20 lessons weekly in Legal Studies
         10 lessons weekly in Advanced Study Skills & IELTS Examination 
               Preparation
Course Elements.  The full Diploma and Extended Diploma courses provide students with 4 main components: legal studies, business communication, Advanced 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
          *  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, capitalm 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 interview
          *  role play
          *  avoiding 'legalese'
 
Course Visits.  Visits to Bournemouth Magistrates', Crown & County Courts, the Supreme Court, the Old Bailey, & the Royal Courts of Justice, are included in the course syllabus.  These visits are strictly subject to availability, however, and there may be addtional costs involved. 
      Course Syllabus.  Students seeking to commence the 36 week Pre-Masters Extended Higher-      Certificate course in January or July would follow Weeks 1-12, Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 25-36 of 
      the syllabus outlined in the PDF of the course description available for download below, whilst 
      those commencing the same course in either September or April, would study Weeks 1-12, 
      Weeks 13-24, and Weeks 37-48.  Those wishing to study for longer periods should contact BBSI 
      to confirm the course syllabus for their study.
 
      Course Objectives.  The course objectives are to:

                *  Fully prepare students academically for entry to a Masters course related to specific areas
                         of international law at finance 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 them in completing the university application process in order to secure a 
                         placement on the postgraduate degree course of their choice at a university in the UK.
                *  Enable students to acquire the necessary Advanced Study Skills for postgraduate
                         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.
 
The following versions of the Legal Studies course are also available:
 
                Pre-Masters Certificate in Legal Studies
                Pre-Masters Higher-Certificate in Legal Studies 
                Pre-Masters Diploma in Legal Studies
                Pre-Masters Extended 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.

 Download a PDF of the BBSI Pre-Masters Course in Legal Studies.

 Book this course on-Line.

The following Pre-Masters Extended Higher-Certificate courses are also available at BBSI:
* Examination fees for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.