Domestic Conveyancing PDA

Course code M223

What is special about this course?

The Professional Development Award in Domestic Conveyancing delivers the essential skills and knowledge for practising conveyancing paralegals and is suitable for continuing professional development (CPD) or for anyone seeking to enter employment in this area.

If you are working as a paralegal, the PDA will enable you to gain a nationally recognised qualification which proves evidence of your practical, vocationally-relevant skills and will allow you to register under the Registered Paralegal Scheme.

Special features

  • Successful completion of the course may also be a stepping-stone to further your legal career
  • Your PDA is jointly awarded by SQA and the Scottish Paralegal Association (SPA) which is formally recognised by the Law Society of Scotland
  • You will achieve a nationally-recognised award relevant to the workplace
  • You will study part-time, which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry qualifications, but you should be working in a legal environment or have at least one higher in English, Modern Studies, History or Economics.

If you don’t meet our entry requirements, your previous experience and credentials may still qualify you for this course and you should arrange to discuss your eligibility with a member of staff.

Year 1 - PDA

Modules may include:

  • Domestic conveyancing
  • Essential skills for paralegals
  • Property law

How will I study my course?

  • Part-time (structured)
  • The flexibility of this course means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

How long will my course last?

The course will take 12 months to complete, with a recommended 5 hours of study per week.

Where can I study my course?

  • Perth

Start date

  • September 
  • January
  • As this course is delivered online you can also start when it suits you. For information on how to apply for other start dates please contact Perth College UHI

Fees

The fee for all students on this course is:

2021-22

£2022-23

£500

£500

If you are earning under £25,000 per year, you may be eligible to apply for a part time fee grant to cover up to £343 of the course fees from the Student Awards Agency Scotland’s funding for part-time students.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support, such as an Individual Training Account, may be available. Please contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.

To find out more email liz.courtney@perth.uhi.ac.uk or call 01738 877521.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Successful completion of the course may also be a stepping-stone to further your legal career.

Is there more information available online?

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