Advanced Diploma In Law (E-Learning) (BAC College)
Course Information
Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
SGD 8500
Fees (Foreign Students)
SGD 8500
Other Fees
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Duration
8 months
Intake Months
August
Programme Grant
No Student Grant for this course
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
Coursework and Exams
Description
You will learn the advanced skills and competencies needed to excel in a legal career while enhancing your understanding of the core areas of law.
On completing this programme, you will have the chance to embark on the final year of a relevant degree programme with an articulation framework between BAC College (Singapore) and its University partners.
With this Course You Will:
- Acquire an advanced understanding in developing the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory and procedure in domestic and international law contexts.
- Develop a strong foundation and core ability to identify and understand the impact of economic, cultural and political changes on the law, as well as explore the critical role of the law in improving social and economic conditions in modern societies.
- Gain an advanced standing in applying knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform legal analysis, reasoning and problem solving competently, and learn to collaborate in a variety of legal settings and contexts.
- Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy and other essential oral communication skills, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research, both domestically and internationally.
Entry Requirements
- BAC Diploma in Law; or
- University of London - Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law; or
- Other private or foreign qualifications which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Language Proficiency
- Pass BAC English Placement Test; or
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
Core Modules
Law of Tort
- This subject develops your understanding of the nature of Tort Law, the different torts recognized by statutory and common law, the legal elements for liability for different torts and their respective defences. You will also receive an in-depth understanding of the similarities and differences in the different torts, the role played by policy in determining liability; and develop the ability to identify the commission of a particular tort, advice on liability for a tortious wrong and critically evaluate the adequacy of tortious principles.
Land Law
- This module aims to give you an overview of property law in England and Wales and processes in which estates and interest over land are created and protected. You will also understand the key elements of property law and its protection methods in terms of land ownership.
Elective Modules
Company Law
- This module aims to familiarise you to recognising the true identity of a company and role it plays in the corporate world.
Law of Evidence
- This module aims to provide a thorough working knowledge of the law of evidence and its underlying principles. It also gives you the chance to examine the practical implications of the relevant case law and statutory provisions when applied to the facts of a problem question.
Family Law
- Theoretical and practical understanding of the principles governing family law. To enable students to develop critical awareness of the evolution of the law in relation to the specific areas covered.