Useful Information
Studying Law provides students with an understanding of the role of Law in today’s society and increases their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. Students will learn how to study, analyze, apply, and evaluate legal issues, rules, and principles, as well as construct clear arguments while considering different perspectives.
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Course Overview
This course focuses on developing students’ knowledge and understanding of the English Legal system and areas of private and public law within the law of England & Wales. The main topics covered include:
- Nature of the Law and the English legal system
- Criminal Law
- Tort
- Human Rights
Students will learn about different sources of Law and the role Law plays in society, as well as exploring law and morality, law and justice, and the rule of law. The modules on the English legal system will delve into law-making, the role of parliament and the European Union in designing legislation and passing reforms. Students will gain an understanding of the Legal system, including the civil courts, criminal courts, the judiciary, and other forms of dispute resolution, as well as investigating legal personnel roles and exploring access to justice and funding.
The Criminal Law section will focus on the rules and theory of criminal law, liability, different types of offenses such as robbery, assault, manslaughter, etc., and their defenses.
The Tort section will explore the rules and theory of civil wrongs such as breach of duty, negligence, liability for injury or economic loss, and consider the possible defenses and remedies.
Finally, the Human Rights topic will cover theories in human rights, explore human rights in the aftermath of the Second World War, as well as international aspects such as the UN and the EU. Students will examine specific articles of the major conventions on human rights, as well as consider their restrictions and enforcement.
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Course Highlights
Law students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course-related experiences, including talks by local solicitors, mock trials with the Law Society, EU debates, script writing for policing an offense to highlight police powers, and humanities trips to the USA (New York and Washington DC).
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
Many students go on to study Law at university or use the knowledge and skills they have developed on the course to secure employment in the Police or Government & Civil Service. Law apprenticeships also offer many opportunities or positions such as Legal Executive or Legal Secretary.
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Assessment
The assessment is 100% examination at the end of the course. There are three papers each with a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
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Entry Requirements
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Grade 6 at GCSE in English Language, English Literature or History.
Students will need a satisfactory school reference.
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