Law

Course Content

Award:
AS Level

What's it all about?:
Free* Netbook computer for every new full-time AS level student
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.

*Subject to conditions

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 Course Overview
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

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 Facts

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Start Date:
September

End Date:
June

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
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 are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

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Start Date:
September

End Date:
June

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Goschen Centre

Course Fees:
£999 per year. If you are receiving certain benefits, you may only have to pay a material fee for 3 AS levels.

Instalments:
Instalments are available for course fees. A deposit of £249.75 per year is payable before enrolment followed by three monthly payments of £249.75 per year

Material Fees:
£20 per year for 3 AS levels.

Level:
Advanced

Course Code:
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 are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.