Law A Level (Level 3)

Course Content
This two-year course encourages students to develop an interest and understanding of law and selected areas of the legal system in England and Wales.

The changing nature of law in society will be considered, as will the rights and responsibilities of individuals as citizens. Study units include:

• Understanding Legal Values, Structures and Processes;
• Understanding Legal Reasoning, Personnel and Methods;
• Understanding Substantiative Law - Freedom, the State and the Individual;
• Understanding Law in Context - Freedom, the State and the Individual.

At AS level, students will be studying about the English legal system - this examines the sources of law in England and Wales and the effect on the legal system.

At A2 Level, students will progress onto a study of criminal law, which includes looking at offences such as murder and offences against the person, along with the various defences available to the defendants, sentencing powers of the courts and the role of the police.


Teaching/Assessment
Students will be required to undertake individual research on a regular basis and work both individually or as a group.

Students will be continually assessed throughout the year by the Lecturer but official examinations will take place at the end of Year 1 and Year 2 with 3 exam papers being taken.

Entry Requirements
Students require at least 5 GCSE's at Grade C or above, preferably including English Language.

A good knowledge of current affairs is essential.

Progression
Many students have gone on to study Law at degree level, there are a wide variety of career prospects open to students such as Barrister, Solicitor, Police Officer, Probation Service, Teaching etc

Additional Information
Students will be required to go on trips/visits during both AS and A Level years.

Course Location
Tycoch Campus

Attendance
Full Time

Interview
An interview is required