Law A Level - Level 3

Law A Level - Level 3 Overview

Law shapes our lives in a variety of ways. It sets the terms of our employment, provides protection from harm, and grants compensation for injury.

In this course you will be exposed to a variety of teaching methods. Guest speakers have been arranged to come and relate their experience to you, providing first-hand knowledge of law practices and the current issues facing those working within the legal profession. Visits to see courts in action are planned to take place.

Entry requirements

You must possess five GCSEs at grade C or above with English language at grade B or above, as well as mathematics and a humanities subject such as history, geography or law.

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances. If you are aged 24 or over and studying a qualifying Level 3, 4 or 5 course you may be able to apply for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan to cover the costs.

Start DateCodeActions September 20162517Apply online How long is the course?

A Level qualifications last two years.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed solely by examination, with exams scheduled for May/June.

Success rates

A Level pass rate 2015 - 100%.

What does the course lead to?

A qualification in law is useful in many different industries and for a wide variety of job types. Options would include the police, prison service, probation and social services, legal secretary, legal accounts or work within HR, administration or marketing.

What will I study?

The core modules of the A Level course will include law making and the legal system, the concept of liability and an in-depth study of criminal law, concentrating on offences against the person and property offences. Study also extends to cover the law of tort and concepts of law, which encompasses legal theory. Case studies will be used to link the theory to real life, giving you practical experience that is useful for a range of sectors and progression to university-level study. You can expect to develop your skills in strategic thinking and logic as you progress on the course.

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?

The A Level would also be the first step towards becoming a solicitor or a barrister with further study at university level.

How do I apply?

You don’t need to apply for each subject area you are interested in. Once we have received your application form we will invite you into college for an interview or audition where we will be able to discuss every aspect of the course you have chosen, as well as any alternatives you may be considering. You will also have the opportunity to visit the areas of the college used for your programme choice.

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