At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible and self-paced
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 3
- Published course option
- Complete Level 3 course: £2,500
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 3
Paid flexible online qualification
Law Level 3
A flexible Level 3 law route covering legal practice, contract, criminal law, employment law, tort and academic research skills. OBS labels the product as 60 credits, while OTHM records qualification 610/3541/5 as 120 credits.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Complete Level 3 course
£2,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £103.33 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment. OBS labels this product as 60 credits, while OTHM records qualification 610/3541/5 as 120 credits. Ask OBS to confirm the course-to-qualification mapping before enrolment.
Qualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
OTHM records this qualification as six mandatory units, 120 credits, 1,200 total qualification time hours and 480 guided learning hours. The OBS product title and September list currently state 60 credits.
RQF Level 3
OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Law
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 610/3541/5
- Credits
- 120
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Introduction to Law and Practice
- Principles of Contract Law
- Principles of Criminal Law
- Introduction to Employment Law
- Aspects of Tort Law
- Academic and Research Skills for Law
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- OTHM does not prescribe fixed entry qualifications for this diploma.
- The delivery centre must confirm that the learner can study and complete assessment at Level 3.
- Learners studying in English must have sufficient English-language ability.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision and must confirm the credit discrepancy.
Assessment in practice
- OBS publishes six online written assignments of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
- The OTHM qualification contains six mandatory 20-credit units.
- The OBS 60-credit label conflicts with the 120-credit OTHM qualification record.
- The course is assessed through assignments rather than examinations.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 4 or undergraduate study. The receiving institution decides admission, subject fit and credit recognition after reviewing the exact certificate and transcript.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
OBS publishes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance for this course.
Tutor support
OBS publishes tutor support, assignment marking and feedback through its online learning platform.
Conditions applyFlexible course access
OBS currently allows up to five years to complete the course at a flexible pace.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
How much does the course cost?
OBS publishes the following course fee: Complete Level 3 course: £2,500, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £103.33.
Is the qualification 60 or 120 credits?
The OBS product title and September course list say 60 credits. OTHM records qualification 610/3541/5 as 120 credits across six 20-credit units. Ask OBS to confirm the mapping in writing before enrolment.
How is the course assessed?
OBS publishes six online written assignments. The product page does not describe an external examination.
Does this qualify me to practise law?
No. It is an academic Level 3 diploma and does not provide professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
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