A' Level Law (Full AS + A2), Home Study Course

A' Level Law (Full AS + A2)

How is the course structured?

The A' Level Law (AS/A2) course is divided into four comprehensive units:

A' Level Law (Full AS + A2)
Topics included:

UNIT 1 - Section A
1.Introduction to law – considers what Law is, different types of law and how to study law
Assignment A
2.Parliamentary law making – looking at Acts of Parliament
3.Delegated legislation
4.Statutory interpretation – the wording of Acts of Parliament
Assignment B
5.Judicial precedent – considering how judges make law in Courts
Assignment C

Section B
6.The Civil Courts and other forms of dispute Resolution – how an action is brought in County Court
7.Criminal Courts and Lay people – looking at Magistrates and Juries
Assignment D
8.Legal profession and other sources f advice and funding. The Judiciary – considering training of solicitors, barristers and judges.
Assignment E

UNIT 2 - Section A
1.Criminal Liability – Actus Reus, mens rea and intention – what constitutes a crime?
2.Common Assault, Assault and battery, Offences against the person and strict liability
Assignment F
3.The Criminal Courts: – Magistrates Court and Crown Court, types of offences
4.Trial procedure, bail, the plea. Outline of evidence, burden of proof
5.Sentencing aims – what is the purpose of sanctions and imprisonment in criminal matters?
Assignment G

Section B
6.Introduction to Tort –negligence, duty of care, breach of duty and damages
Assignment H
7.The Civil Courts, trial procedure. The three track procedures, Alternative Dispute resolution, evidential issues
Assignment I

Section C
8.An introduction to Law of contract – formation and breach of Contract – looking at contracts which are made everyday.
Assignment J

UNIT 3
Section A: Criminal Law
1.Murder - the mens rea and actus reus – mental intent and physical act of committing the crime
2.Voluntary Manslaughter, Involuntary manslaughter looking at these crimes
Assignment 1 – Tutor Marked Assignment
3.Non-fatal offences against the person
Assignment 2 - Tutor Marked Assignment
4.Defences for all the above offences.
5.Evaluation of offences
Assignment 3 - Tutor Marked Assignment

Section B: Contract Law
1.Formation of a valid contract, offer, acceptance consideration
2.Contract Terms - the difference between warranties and conditions
Assignment 4 - Tutor Marked Assignment
3.Vitiating Factors – and misrepresentation
4.Other matters affecting enforceability of contract.
5.Introduction to consumer law
Assignment 5 - Tutor Marked Assignment
6.Discharge of contract – how a contract comes to an end.
7.Remedies - if there is a breach of contract, what compensation can be obtained. Evaluation of contracts
Assignment 6 - Tutor Marked Assignment

Unit 4
Section A: Criminal Law – offences against property
1.Theft and robbery, looking at the Theft Act 1968 and subsequent legislation
2.Burglary, Blackmail – looking at the elements of these crimes.
3.Fraud
Assignment 7 - Tutor Marked Assignment
4.Making off without payment – evasion of paying a restaurant bill, or taxi fare!
5.Criminal damage- damage caused to someone else’s property.
6.Defences – when these can be pleaded – looking at cases.
Assignment 8 - Tutor Marked Assignment

Section B: Law of Tort
7.Negligence, duty of care, breach of duty and damages
8.Occupiers liability – every property owner has a duty to keep premises safe
Assignment 9 - Tutor Marked Assignment
9.Nuisance and escape of dangerous things – the case of Rylands v Fletcher
10.Vicarious liability – the liability of an employer for actions committed by an employee.
11.Defences to torts- contributory negligence
12.Remedies in the Courts – how damages are assessed
Assignment 10 - Tutor Marked Assignment

Section C: Concepts of Law
13.Law and Morals - Is there an overlap?
14.Law and Justice
Assignment 11- Tutor Marked Assignment
15.Judicial Creativity – can judges choose which court precedents to follow
16.Fault –criminal and civil liability
17.Balancing conflicting interests.
Assignment 12 - Tutor Marked Assignment

Assessment

The course is assessed entirely by examination- there is no coursework.

PLEASE NOTE: All exams will be held during the May - June exam period.

The full A level is comprised of the AS and A2
Unit 1 carries 25% of the AS level marks and Unit 2 carries 25% respectively
The AS level combined exams constitute 50% of the total A Level Marks and the A2 exam carries the other half of the A Level marks; they are equally weighted.

AS Examination

Unit 1 - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Candidates must answer-
3/8 questions in the following format:
Section A – Law making
Section B – The legal system
And one from either section
Each part of the question is worth 10 marks, there are 30 marks available per question. There are 95 marks available in total- including 5 % for the quality of written work. (QWC)

Unit 2 - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Two problem based scenarios; multi part questions
Candidates must answer 1 question from section A and another from either section A or B. Each section carries 45 marks and there are 5 marks available for QWC.

A2 Law

Unit 3 - 1 hour and 30 minute exam
Answering one three part question; candidates may choose either contract or criminal law. Each part of the question is work 25 marks. 5 additional marks for QWC.
Unit 4 - 2 hour written paper
Either Criminal law or law of tort
And – Concepts of Law (essay question)
Sections A and B are worth 50 marks, section A is 30 marks, out of a total of 85 available marks. Up to 5 additional marks available for QWC.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fee, certification fee and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the A' Level Law (Full AS + A2) home study course is £450, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £360 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £90 and then 4 equal payments of £90 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

You have two Course Format options to choose from:

Online Version : £360
Online & Paper Version : £425