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Law

Law is a fascinating and challenging A Level that provides a fantastic insight into what it would be like to study Law at undergraduate level.

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Qualification A Level 🧩
  • Study Mode: Full Time Only
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Course Length 2 years
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Overview

Any A Level subjects can be combined. A Levels can also be studied alongside a BTEC Level 3 Certificate. You will study an AS Level in the first year of this course.

Law is a fascinating and challenging A Level that provides a fantastic insight into what it would be like to study Law at undergraduate level or undertaking a legal apprenticeship. It also provides a general introduction to the legal system and law making. The College has been a Centre of Excellence for Law based on value-added data.

You will:

  • Consider key legal values such as human rights and morality
  • Study the foundations of the English legal system
  • Understand tort law and human rights
  • Visit local magistrates and courts, and hear from guest speakers
  • Be taught by Law specialists with excellent contacts in local law firms
  • Learn through group discussion and practical problem solving as well as in lectures and studying written materials

Assessment is by examination (two papers at the end of year 1 and three papers at the end of year 2).

This course goes particularly well with subjects such as History, English and Politics. The course content also links well with other Humanities subjects such as Politics, Psychology, Geography and Sociology, as well as Languages.

This course is ideal if you are interested in pursuing further study or a career in the legal sector. It is also a fascinating course if you are interested in current affairs and want to develop your understanding of them and why the law deals with things in certain ways. As with all A Levels, there is a lot of content and reading, and you will need a good memory for remembering case names.

Next steps:This course is excellent preparation for a Law degree or other Humanities-related degrees. Further professional training can lead to qualification as a barrister or solicitor. Students may also progress to Apprenticeships in the legal sector.

Entry Requirements

You will need eight GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English Language and Maths).

Facilities

Subject bespoke Learning Resource Centre support, compute suite and iPads for research, lecture theatre.

Additional Costs

A range of textbooks can be accessed online for free, but learners may wish to purchase their own copy at their own expense.

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