Legal Studies

Course overview

The NPA in Legal Studies provides you with the basic legal skills and knowledge required for further study and/or employment. This award would be of particular value to those in their final year of schooling who are interested in broadening their understanding of law and society, perhaps with a view to studying Scots Law at college or university.

What you will learn

• Scots Law: An Introduction - a broad knowledge and understanding of Scots Law. You will learn about the differences between the criminal law and the civil law.  You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the system of criminal prosecution in Scotland, and about the roles and responsibilities of the legal profession.
• Crime in Society – a unit that will enable you to explain what constitutes a crime in Scotland. You will explore the nature of crime and its effects on the individual and the community. 

Entry requirements

You should have a majority of passes at National 5 with English as an essential.

Progression

You will be able to progress onto the National Qualification: Introduction to Law programme at New College Lanarkshire. You may also be offered a place on the HNC Legal Services if you achieve a Higher pass in English and/or a Higher in an appropriate social subject.