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Law

The AS and A2 GCE Law allows sixth formers the chance to explore the ways in which law affects our daily lives and the people we may speak to if we need help.

During the course you will learn the key concepts, ideas and theories related to the legal system, crime and tort. At A2 level you are invited to challenge your views and those of others relating to theories of justice, morality and law and either agree, disagree, think, debate, discuss and to enquire.

The topics covered at A2 level builds on many of the units studied at AS level. You will learn about offences against the person (including murder and manslaughter), property offences (including burglary and robbery) and theories of justice.

AS Level

Unit 1: LAW01 Law Making and the Legal System

You will have an opportunity to investigate Parliamentary Law Making, Delegated Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, Judicial Precedent, Civil Courts & Dispute Resolution, Criminal Courts and lay people, The Legal Profession and other sources of advice and funding, and, the Judiciary. This module allows you to look at how laws are made; the life of the legal profession and those involved in the legal system, plus you have the opportunity to consider the impact the law has on our daily lives.

Unit 2: LAW02 The Concept Of Liability

You will have an opportunity to investigate the criminal law and sentencing plus negligence and its remedies. This module allows you to consider the wrongs committed by people and decide whether they should be held responsible for their actions using statutes and case law. It also allows you to discover what happens to a case when it is brought to court and the impact that the sentencing and other remedies have on ordinary peoples’ lives.

What are the entry requirements?

Your 5 A* - C in subjects at GCSE must include English at grade B or above. It is also necessary for students to attend the ‘Social Studies Faculty’ study day in the summer term and complete a pre-course assessment piece to a satisfactory standard.

How will I be assessed?

From September 2008 the AS GCE is made up of two units which are externally assessed by written examinations lasting 1hour 30minutes each. Examinations will be available in January and June examination sessions. The Advanced Subsidiary GCE is both a ‘stand-alone’ qualification and also the first half of the A2 course and forms 50% of the corresponding four-unit Advanced GCE.

Future opportunities

What does the course lead to - ANYTHING!!!

Most universities have a Law department where you can continue your studies. All university Law departments will accept ‘A’ Level Law as part of their entrance requirements. Even if you don’t continue to study Law, it shows a broad mind, and a willingness to listen to new ideas, other than your own – a key skill in the modern job market. The skills developed in Law could be particularly useful for careers in the court service, the CPS, the prison service, the police, politics, local, national and European government, business, journalism, management, medicine, social work, and even teaching!!!

Is there anything I need to know?

Law would compliment many other subjects: for example, English, Philosophy & Ethics, History, Sociology, Geography, Psychology, Politics and even maths and science subjects.

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