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UndergraduateCertificate of Higher EducationUCAS: M109

Law CertHE

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£6,525Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the CertHE Law CertHE provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in law. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Studying law develops your critical thinking, analytical abilities, and understanding of the legal systems that shape society. The Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Law, delivered in partnership with Leicester College, provides a solid foundation in core legal principles and prepares you for further academic study or entry into the legal profession. You’ll study one module at a time through block teaching, allowing for focused learning and a healthier study-life balance. Home/uk fees are £6,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to the English Legal System
Constitutional Law and Governance
Criminal Law Principles
Contract Law Foundations
Tort Law and Civil Liability
Legal Research and Writing Skills
Property Law Essentials
Equity and Trusts
UCAS Code:M109
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£6,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£28,000
3 years£17,000£20,500£24,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£34,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 32% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Law CertHE as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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