About this Course
Diploma in the Common Law
Entrance requirements
To be eligible to register for the Diploma in the Common Law you must normally* be aged 17 years of age or older at the start of the programme and have passes in:
- either two subjects at GCE 'A' level and at least three further subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above
- or three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than Grade D)
- or three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above
- or two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.
Online access
Online access is a requirement for registration to this programme. The technical specifications are given below.
| PC specifications | Mac specifications |
|---|---|
| Processor: Pentium 500 (Pentium 1 GHz) | Processor: G3 (G4) |
| Memory (RAM): 128 Mb (256 Mb) | Memory (RAM): 64 Mb (128 Mb) |
| Operating system: Windows 98 (Windows XP) | Operating system: OS9 or later (OSX) |
| Free space on hard disk: 100 Mb (200 Mb) | Free space on hard disk: 100 Mb (200 Mb) |
| Screen resolution: 800 x 600 colour (1024 x 768 colour) | Screen resolution: 800 x 600 colour (1024 x 768 colour) |
| CD/DVD-ROM drive: CD-ROM (24x CD-ROM) | CD/DVD-ROM drive: CD-ROM (24x CD-ROM) |
| Modem speed: 56 Kbps (Broadband) | Modem speed: 56 Kbps (Broadband) |
| Browser: Internet Explorer 5.5 (Internet Explorer 6) | Browser: Internet Explorer 5 (Safari) |
| Software requirement | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | |
Notes:
- The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English; success therefore requires a good level of English competence. If you are concerned about your abilities in written English you are strongly advised to undertake English language courses and tests before enrolling on the programme.
- The University of London International Programmes receives thousands of applications each year from people who between them hold a great variety of qualifications from across the world. There are many other acceptable qualifications [pdf: 6pgs, 87KB], both from the UK and overseas, which the University accepts instead of British 'O' and 'A' levels. You are encouraged to apply even if your qualifications are not among those listed and we will carefully consider your application to judge if you are likely to be able to cope well with the course.
- If you do not satisfy the criteria for automatic acceptance we will still consider your application on an individual basis under our Special Admissions procedures. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.
- In all instances where an 'A' level examination is specified, two 'AS' level examinations can be accepted as equivalent to, and will replace, one 'A' level.
- The same subject may only be offered once and at one level.
- *Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.