Law AS Level

Law AS Level
This course is for anyone interested in learning about the operation of the English legal system and the basics of criminal law and negligence.

What does the course involve?
Law is fluid and continually developing, influenced and changed by everyday events. This is an exciting and stimulating course covering the operation of the English legal system. Learn about the principles of law-making and dispute-solving as well as the basics of criminal liability and negligence.

Every citizen should have a working knowledge of the law and how to exercise their rights - the study of law is for eveyone, not just lawyers. This is certainly not a course purely for those wishing to enter the legal profession, neither is it a necessary qualification for those who wish to do so.

Students are expected to read a quality newspaper and to keep abreast of current affairs; these elements are an integral part of the course and discussions about topical issues take place during lessons.

What will I study?
Unit 1 - Law Making and the Legal System Section A: Parliamentary law making; delegated legislation; statutory interpretation; judicial precedent. Section B: Civil courts and dispute resolution; criminal courts and lay people; the legal profession, advice and funding; the judiciary.

Unit 2 - The Concept of Liability Section A: Underlying principles of criminal liability; the courts, procedure and sentencing. Section B: Introduction to Tort - Liability in negligence; court procedure and damages.

How is the course assessed?

• Examination at the end of the course

What other costs are there?
Supplementary Costs
Band A (£0 - £50)

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need A Level Law to become a lawyer or study Law at university?
No, entry to a degree in Law will require any three academic A Levels but a Law A Level is beneficial. Many of our A Level students are inspired to take the subject further, using the A Level to decide if a Law career might be suitable for them.

Is it possible to re-sit units?
Yes, in January or in the following June.

Must I pass the AS Level in order to take the A2?
Yes, a minimum of 120 UMS marks are required at AS in order to progress to A2.
Exam Board = AQA

This information is believed to be correct. Cirencester College continually updates and reviews its provision to ensure that it meets the needs of the community. Therefore the right to amend, change or delete learning programmes, accreditation routes or terms and conditions relating to entitlement to study is reserved at all times. We aim to provide open access to a comprehensive range of high quality education and training for the whole community over the age of 16 regardless of race, class, belief, language, gender, sexual orientation, disability, previous educational attainment or particular circumstances.

Entry Requirements

You will need grade C in FIVE of the following (inc. short GCSEs) : English Language or Literature/Humanities (History,Geography,RS,Sociology,Psychology)/Business/Science (Core and Additional OR triple)/Maths/Foreign Language - If that does not include GCSE English Language, you must take this course at college and achieve a C to progress to A2.
You must achieve a grade C in any GCSE taken which is directly related to this AS level unless a higher grade is specified.