Diploma in Legal Studies (Kaplan Higher Education Academy)

• Kaplan Foundation Diploma; OR
• Minimum 1 GCE A-Level pass; OR
• Other private or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis (based on the equivalence to the GCE A-Level); OR
• Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)

English Language Requirement

• At least C6 in GCE O-Level English or equivalent

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Core Modules

The Diploma programme consists of 8 modules and may be completed in 8 months. The following modules are covered in the programme:

• Commercial Law
• Criminal Law
• Family Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Introduction to the Singaporean and International Legal Systems
• Law of Tort and Civil Obligation
• Property Law and Conveyance
• Wills and Estates

The Diploma in Legal Studies aims to:

• Provide basic skills and legal knowledge required to succeed in the profession as well as to support day-to-day business operations.
• Understand basic legal rights and duties and on how to make an informed decision in a given situation.
• Basic skills in legal research and writing, allowing students to analyse case studies and prepare legally binding documents.
• Acquire sound knowledge of law and its practice to effectively support legal professionals.

Delivery Method

Blended learning, which is a combination of face-to-face teaching and online learning, has been introduced to the Diploma programme to improve your learning experience.

Each part-time Kaplan Diploma programme consists of 8 modules that may be completed in a minimum of 8 months over 4 terms. Each module is timetabled to include face-to-face contact hours and supplemented with online lessons. Materials are made available via real-time online learning and on-demand self-directed learning.

Please check with your respective programme consultant for details.

Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by any combination of continuous assessments, examinations, presentations, projects or written assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.