A Level Course in Law (AS/A2)

Course Synopsis

This is full A Level course in Law. On completion of your two part course you will cover:

• Law Making
• Dispute Solving
• The Concept of Liability
• The Concepts of Law
• Criminal Law

Course Content

Unit 1: Law Making

Judicial precedent
Delegated legislation
Interpretation of legislation
Parliament and legislation

Unit 2: Dispute Solving

Court structure and legal personnel
Criminal courts and procedures
The personnel of the law
Access to the law
Judges and juries
History of the modern law system

Unit 3: The concept of liability

Criminal law
Negligence
The law of tort
Sentencing options

Unit 4: Criminal Law (offences against the person)

Introduction
Murder
Voluntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter
Non-fatal offences against the person
Defences

Unit 5: Law of Tort

Introduction to the law of tort
Negligence
Occupiers' liability
Nuisance
Strict and vicarious liability
Defences

Unit 6: Concepts of Law

Law and morals
Law and justice
Balancing conflicting interests
Fault
Judicial creativity

Entry Requirements

Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours

Variable by student commitment

Qualification

AS/A2 - A level in Law. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level.

Specification: AQA (AS) 5161 and AQA (A2) 6161

What's Included

Postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support. Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack'.

Additional Information

You will need to obtain the following book for this course:

• Vanstone and Sherratt, AS Law (Willan Publishing, 3rd Edition, 2003)

Please note the difference:
The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only. (All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site - See below).

Course Fee

£295.00

Further Information

Please note that this course is in paper/file format only.

TO ORDER THIS A LEVEL COURSE

Please print off the enrolment form here:

ENROLMENT FORM

Simply send the form it in to us with a cheque or postal order to the College address.

Alternatively you can call the College for an order form or prospectus to be sent to you through the post.

Further course details and fees can be found here

Important Note:

Please ensure a clear distinction is made between all Diploma Courses and all A Level Course descriptions/course contents. This A Level course description on this page is different from all of the other Diploma Course descriptions listed on this website.

The purchasing of books applies to some A Level courses only.

(All books and materials are supplied with all Diploma Courses that are listed on this site) There are no additional materials to buy or any further costs with Diploma Courses.

Diploma Courses are not the same as A Level Courses. All Diploma Courses are supplied to you in hard back form and sent to you through the post. All A Level courses are ONLINE ONLY. A Level course work is supplied to you online.

This A Level Course is available through our partner college in Distance Learning. As soon as your application and fee has been received you will receive a confirmation email from your student advisor welcoming you with details of your tutor, course details and how to begin your studies etc.



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