The Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law and Practice

Background

The Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law and Practice was developed in conjunction with the Licensing Department of Westminster City Council, and with guidance from the Institute of Licensing (IoL). It has been designed to be of particular relevance to staff working within local government with responsibilities for various aspects of licensing, or those working, or seeking to develop expertise, in licensing practice.

Successful completion of the course has been identified by the Institute of Licensing as fulfilling their membership criteria (subject to payment of membership fee).

Course Content

The course is designed to be taken part time over a two year period. Please see Year One details on the right for the modules studied in each semester.

Year Two will comprise a choice of two options (titles tbc) alongside an extended piece of project work, to be negotiated between the student and tutor.

Entry Requirements

Students will be admitted on the basis of the following principles:

1. Reasonable expectation that the applicant will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standard required for the award;

2. Students would normally be admitted at the start of the course only;

In considering individual applicants for admission to a course the University will seek evidence of personal, professional and/or educational experiences that provide indications of ability to meet the demands of the programme

As this is the equivalent of the first Level of an Undergraduate programme students would normally be expected to have one of the following:

Two GCE A level or Vocational A level passes plus three GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics

Three GCE A level or Vocational A level passes plus one GCSE at Grade C or above including English Language and Mathematics

Five passes in the Scottish Certificate of Education, of which three are at Higher Grade including English Language and Mathematics

Four passes in the Scottish Certificate of Education, all at Higher grade including English Language and Mathematics

Advanced General National Vocational Qualification (GNVQ)

International or Welsh Baccalaureate

However as this course is primarily designed for mature students already familiar in some way with the area of licensing law either from a practical or theoretical basis it is anticipated that a wide variety of other qualifications and learning may provide appropriate evidence of an applicant's suitability for admission. The Course Team will use its discretion to interpret such formal minimum attainment levels in terms of equivalence, with advice from external agencies as appropriate.

Examples of experience and learning that could be appropriate would include working in a Local Authority Licensing environment, Legal work or working in any other relevant licensing capacity. Completion of other vocational courses.

Students will be expected to have basic language skills either a GSCE in English (Grade C or above) or where English is not the first language a TOEFL score of 6.0 or equivalent. Students who do not meet these requirements may be interviewed and given an appropriate test.

The School of Law is committed to the promotion of Equal Opportunities for all staff, students, applicants and members of the public. It applies the University's policy that can be found in the Student Guide, Essential Information for Students.

Course Profile

Location: Classes take place at the School of Law, located in an historic building in Little Titchfield Street London. The School of Law is within close proximity to Oxford Circus tube station.

Course Design

Year 1, Semester 1 (September 2008 - December 2008):

Foundations of Legal Study (Core 15 Credits)
Introduction to Licensing (Core 15 Credits)

Year 1, Semester 2 (January 2009 - April 2009):

Licensing Law: Theory and Practice (Core 30 Credits)

Class Times:

Classes will be held on Wednesdays between 3pm and 7pm. This period will include time for independent student study and use of the library and other facilities where relevant.

Teaching & Assessment:

The course is taught by a mixture of academics from the School of Law and licensing practitioners. In particular we are delighted to have expert contributions from Philip Kolvin and others members of Chambers from 2-3 Gray's Inn Square.

The course is assessed by a mixture of written and oral assessments and includes the opportunity for extended project work and the application of work experience.

Additional Information

For further information on applying to the course, admissions process or administrative issues please contact Regent Admission via email regent-admissions@wmin.ac.uk

For academic queries please contact Alex Sinclair at the School of Law

Click [here] to view the Certificate of Higher Education in Licensing Law and Practice Leaflet.

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