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Paralegal Studies
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Accrington Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Cumbria
Course summary
This programme has been designed for those people already working in the legal and related sectors who wish to upskill and enhance their knowledge to progress their careers. It will also appeal to non-law applicants looking to pursue a career in a paralegal role without necessarily wishing to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. The programme will enable you to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the basic Principles of Law and the Legal System in England and Wales.
Modules
Modules in the programme will normally include: Level 4 • Legal Sources and Skills • Legal Transactions and Remedies • Law of Torts • Criminal Law and Practice • Constitutional Law • Professional Practice in the Legal Sector Level 5 • Property Law and Practice • Employment Law and Practice • Family Law and Practice • Wills and Succession • Work Based Learning • Research Project
Assessment method
A range of assessments are used within the programme, including portfolios, case studies, reflections and presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- PS19
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Accrington Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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