A Level

In West Sussex

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    West sussex

  • Duration

    2 Years

Law is an exciting subject providing the student with an opportunity to learn and explore their rights and duties in relation to each other and the state. There are trips to court e.g. the local magistrates court, as well as trips to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey in London. Visiting speakers such as barristers and local magistrates also assist in student learning. The subject.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

West Sussex (Merseyside)
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Hurst Road, Horsham, RH12 2EJ

Start date

On request

About this course

C in English Language.

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Course programme

Law AS/A Level
Business, Leisure, Sport & Law
Board and Syllabus details
Board: OCR - Syllabus: AS Level (H124), A Level (H524)
About the subject
Law is an exciting subject providing the student with an opportunity to learn and explore their rights and duties in relation to each other and the state. There are trips to court e.g. the local magistrates court, as well as trips to the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey in London. Visiting speakers such as barristers and local magistrates also assist in student learning.
The subject teachers do not expect any prior knowledge, simply an ability to analyse key issues rather than accepting them at face value, a willingness to learn and an aptitude for essay-writing and problem-solving.
In AS Law students sit 2 exams: The first, English Legal System involves studying topics such as the court system, legal personnel, the police, sentencing and how to fund a legal action. The second unit, Sources of Law covers legislation, law reform and EU Law.
In A2, students can study Criminal Law and will sit 2 papers. The first unit covers offences against the person, (both fatal and non-fatal), property offences such as theft, attempted crime and defences to crimes. The second unit is a special study paper which is comprised of a series of cases and articles on a particular area of the law e.g. duress or manslaughter. There may be an opportunity to study Contract Law as an alternative to criminal law. This will depend on student numbers. Units for this subject involve the study of formation of a contract, breach of contract and consumer contracts.

Learning Styles
Learning takes place via a range of methods including taking notes, group based activities, discussions, trips and visiting speakers, and student presentations. Emphasis is also placed on I.T as the Law department has its own well-resourced web page with links to useful websites.

Subject combinations and progression

History, Politics, English, Psychology.
Many student progress onto university although it is important to point out that students do not have to gain an AS or A Level in Law if they want to read Law at university. Conversely, the majority of universities do NOT perceive it as a disadvantage if a student has an A Level in Law. Research carried out in January 2003 showed that only two universities out of 20 said they advised against students taking Law at 2A but did not discriminate against those students.

Subject modules and assessment
AS Law
Unit 1: English Legal System. 4 questions from a choice of 7. 60% of AS. (30% of A2)
Unit 2: Sources of Law. 1 question from a choice of 2. 40% of AS. (20% of A2)
A2 Law
Unit 1: Criminal Law / Contract Law. 3 questions from a choice of 8. 30% of A2.
Unit 2: Criminal / Contract Law Special Study. Candidates are required to answer all 3 questions. 20% of A2.
NO COURSEWORK - ALL EXAMS
C in English Language

Entry Requirements
C in English Language.

Law AS Level

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