Employment Law and Practice, Postgraduate Certificate

About Employment Law and Practice, Postgraduate Certificate - at Robert Gordon University

This online part time course is the ideal way to combine work and study and is suitable for anyone advising on employment law issues. It is the only online Employment Law LLM within the UK with no residential requirement.

This course provides in-depth, up-to-date knowledge and analysis of UK and EU employment and labour law, which you can be applied immediately in the workplace. It is designed to develop your ability to research, understand, analyse, apply and advise on employment law matters.

What you will study

Teaching will be delivered through the University's online virtual learning environment. You will have the opportunity to interact with tutors and fellow students from around the world. Online chat, feedback and discussion groups are a key part of the learning experience, alongside dedicated tutor guidance.

STAGE 1

• Legal Systems and Contract Law


• Reparation Law and Evidence


• Employment Law


• Managing Human Resources in a Business Context

STAGE 2

• Employment Tribunal Skills


• Labour Law


• Health & Safety Law


• Equality & Discrimination Law

STAGE 3

• Dissertation

Entry requirements

A first degree in law, business or HR management and/or a professional qualification is preferred but not essential. If you do not have a formal undergraduate degree, relevant experience in the employment law field can be an acceptable substitute, subject to Course Leader approval. Proficiency in English to the level of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is also required.

Fees and bursaries

• Postgraduate Diploma Stage 1: £3104 for academic year 2010/11


• Postgraduate Diploma Stage 2: £3104 for academic year 2010/11


• LLM/Dissertation stage: £2068 for academic year 2010/11

CPD/Stand Alone Modules

• £892 per module for academic year 2010/11

The above tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

If you are already a student at Robert Gordon University, you can find information on fees for academic year 2010/11 on the Student Finance web pages.

How to apply

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online at http://www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline/

If you are a UK/EU student and would like a paper application form or further information, please email postgraduateadmissions@rgu.ac.uk.

If you are an International Student and would like a paper application or further information, please contact international@rgu.ac.uk.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Robert Gordon University to find course entry requirements.

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