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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - AQA

AS and A2

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Sharpen up your independent thinking and put your investigative skills to test on our law course. You will get a thorough grounding in the basis of English Law and begin to understand its relevance as a powerful persuader that touches our everyday lives. Whether you want to go on to study more about the subject or are just interested in why and how and when the system works, or doesn't, you'll be stimulated, entertained, informed and just plain awed at what you learn.

Progression 

Successful completion of the AS part will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to be able to progress onto the A2 part of the A level.

An A level in Law is useful for students wishing to pursue a wide range of careers as the course helps develop a variety of transferable skills including written and oral communication, organisation, logical thinking and the ability to remember a large amount of information. An A Level in Law attracts UCAS points for those wishing to enter higher education.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this level of programme you will need one of the following:

  • four to five* GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths)
  • an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
  • a BTEC first diploma in a related subject
  • an NVQ level 2 / technical certificate in a related subject
  • successful completion of an apprenticeship programme
  • successful completion of the Gateway / Newstart programme
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

* A level candidates will be expected to have five GCSEs

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

All units are assessed by written examination. Each unit examination comprises 25% of the overall A level grade or 50% of the AS grade. There is no coursework.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The AS year comprises two units:

Unit 1 (Law Making and the Legal System)

  • The principles behind how law is made in England and Wales.
  • A study of the personnel involved within the legal system.

Unit 2 (The Concept of Liability)

  • You will gain knowledge and understanding of the key principles of criminal and tort law, and how these cases progress through the court structure.

The A2 year comprises two units:

Unit 3 (Criminal Law)

  • You will study murder, manslaughter, non-fatal offences against the person, defences and critical evaluation of the criminal justice system.

Unit 4 (Offences Against Property (Theft) and Concepts of Law)

  • You will study either theft and robbery, making off without payment, criminal damage, blackmail and fraud, along with defences
  • Concepts of law including, law and morals, justice, judicial creativity, fault and balancing conflicting interests.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

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ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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