Law A-Level
Course Code: 3948
Duration : 1 yearThe Law A-Level can be studied as part of the following pathways:
- Business
- Media
- Social Science
- Express
You will enjoy this subject if you want to find out how the legal system works and you are interested in current legal issues, such as reforms to the law on murder or whether euthanasia should be legal. The topics covered will provide fascinating insights into legal processes and structures and give you a clear understanding of law in action.
At AS Level you will study:
English Legal System and Sources of Law: concentrating on various aspects of the English legal system, including the courts; alternative methods of dispute resolution; police powers; principles of sentencing; the judiciary; the legal profession; provision and funding of legal services; lay magistrates; juries; doctrine of precedent; Acts of Parliament; delegated legislation; statutory interpretation and European Union law.
At A2 Level you will study:
Criminal Law, looking at real cases in order to see who is criminally liable and what laws have been broken. This topic concentrates on principles of criminal liability; actus reus; mens rea; strict liability; attempts; general defences; murder; manslaughter; non-fatal offences against the person; theft; burglary and robbery.
Assessment for both the AS and A2 Levels consists of two papers.
Entry Requirements:
For AS Levels you will need five GCSE passes at grades A*-C, including English and maths, as well as one grade B. Other relevant qualifications can be discussed at interview.If you have grades A and B at GCSE or a strong overall GCSE profile, well encourage you to study four AS courses.
To progress from AS to A2 you are expected to gain at least a grade C in the AS subject studied.
Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - Full Time - Tonbridge
Course Starting: Monday 10 Sep 2012 - Full Time - Dover
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.