A-Levels - A Level Law
Business, Administration and Law
What will you be working towards?
| Code | 58068 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
One of the most popular subjects in Wakefield College Sixth Form, the study of Law will provide you with the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in Higher Education or Employment.
Our Learning Resource Centre and well-equipped teaching rooms provide the support you need to get the most out of this subject. Our teaching staff have many years' experience of delivering this very specialised subject. You will also have the opportunity to visit local courts as well as participating in a programme of guest lectures, from legal specialists such as working magistrates, solicitors, the police and university law departments.
Details
What you will study
This course will enable you to develop an understanding of the principles of English Law and the structure of major aspects of the English Legal System. You will investigate how Law is made and the role of judges, juries and the legal profession.
You will learn about aspects of criminal law, for example offences against the person, the law of homicide and the various property crimes. You will also study aspects of civil law including the law of tort (Negligence and Nuisance claims) and Human Rights.
Finally, you will study some of the more philosophical elements of the subject such as the relationship between law, morality and justice.
How will it be delivered?
Your progress will be assessed through completion of regular written work. There will be a mock exam period at the end of the Autumn Term. There is no coursework element for this qualification. A full revision programme will be provided in the second term that will run up until the summer examinations.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs 9-4 including maths at grade 4 and English Language at grade 5 but grade 6 would be advantageous.
Your next steps...
Further study
Law develops valuable skills in analysis, reasoning and evaluation which gives a firm basis for all kinds of different undergraduate study at university.
Career opportunities
This subject provides a valuable first step for a career in Law. Apart from the professions of Solicitor and Barrister, there is a long list of associated career pathways such as Legal Executive, Paralegal, Police or any role within the Criminal Justice System. A qualification in Law is also useful for various careers in the world of Business.