Law A Level - Level 3
Overview
What makes someone liable for murder rather than manslaughter? What does a juror do in a trial? Do judges make law and should they make law? How far does our law reflect a common morality?
The study of law is full of questions such as these. In A Level Law you will explore law making and the legal system, as well as learn a number of areas of substantive law in relation to both criminal and civil liability.
There are laws governing almost every part of our lives and this course provides an introduction to how these laws are enforced.
What does it combine with?
What will I study?
The core modules of the A Level course will include:
- The English legal system.
- An in-depth study of criminal law, concentrating on offences against the person, fatal offences and property offence.
- Study also extends to cover the law of tort and contract law, which includes the study of everyday agreements and customer rights.
- Case studies will be used to link the theory to real life, giving you practical experience that is useful for a range of sectors and progression to university-level study.
You can expect to develop your skills in strategic thinking and logic as you progress on the course.
Entry requirements
You will need a total of 5 GCSEs at level 4 or above including:
- English Language (Grade 4)
- Maths (Grade 4)
- A Humanities subject (Grade 4)
- Plus, two other GCSEs at grade 4.
Study programmes - essential skills for employment
As an entry requirement on some of our courses, you will need a GCSE in both English and maths with at least a grade 4/C (please see entry requirements above).
If this isn’t displayed under the entry requirements and you don’t currently have a GCSE in both English and maths at grade 4/C or above before joining us, you will then study English and maths as part of your programme with the aim of achieving a qualification with at least a grade 4/C. This is to help improve your chances of employment once you leave us.
In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.
How long is the course?
2 years.
How will I be assessed?
This course is assessed solely by examination, with exams scheduled for May/June at the end of the second year.
What does the course lead to?
Careers are often pursued as a solicitor, barrister, judge, senior police officer, probation officer and more.
What can I progress onto?
Further study at university-level to become a barrister or solicitor. It can also create a good foundation for a Degree or Vocational Certificate/ Diploma in Law and Practice with CILEX.
Careers
How do I apply?
You don’t need to apply for each A Level course you are interested in individually.
Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the courses you have chosen as well as any alternatives you may be considering.
You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your course choices.
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