24/7 Customer Support
Have a Query? Get Instant Help Here! Ask in any language
Your Questions Answered Instantly

Duration: 26-32 weeks
Credits: 120
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1500 * (+20% VAT)
*VAT applicable in UK
Course Video
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded

Overview
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the first year of a university degree. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to university and, when taken in combination with the ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, allows learners to progress onto an LLB top-up degree programme (the final year of university).
Modules
The learners have to complete 4 mandatory to achieve the 120 credits.
• Contract Law (30 credits)
• Criminal Law (30 credits)
• Legal Skills (30 credits)
• Public Law (30 credits)
Entry Requirements
The learner must fulfil at least one of the following criteria to be allowed entry to the qualification:
• A level 3 qualification in law or legal studies such as ATHE Level 3 in Law
• Equivalent international qualifications


Progressions
Successful completion of the ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Law provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions, including progression to relevant ATHE Level 5 Diplomas and Extended Diplomas.
As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners may be eligible to apply for direct entry into Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme, subject to each university's entry requirements.
For more information visit https://athe.co.uk/partners/category/university-progression-routes/
Certification
The Extended Diploma is issued by ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education), the awarding organisation. UK Versity (Centre Number 889) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for ATHE qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 26-32 weeks
Method of study: Distance Learning / Full Time / Part Time
Qualification Level : 4
Qualification Number: 610/5952/3
Credits: 120

What Our Learners Say
Johnny Bailey
UK Versity Student of the Year 2026
Alice Massey
Pearson BTEC Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership
Ishioma Karen Ijisonuwe
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths
Mina Noor Sheiakh
Ascentis Access to HE Diploma in Medicine
Mahmoud Altaib Adam
NCFE Level 2 Functional Skills in English
Why Choose UK Versity?

Student Centered Approach
Ofqual approved courses. Taught in supportive environment allowing fastrack completion. Affordable and Fees.

Comprehensive learning resources including presentations, ebooks, articles, handouts, recorded lectures and case studies

Experienced lecturers
All lectures are minimum 10+ years of teaching experience and are masters and PGCE qualified

Live zoom sessions tutorials
Over 10,000 lectures delivered since 2015

Flexible and Self-Paced learning
Learn from Anywhere and Anytime.
24 x 7 access on any device.