Useful Information
Mode of Study: Full time
Level: Level 3
Duration: 2 Year
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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 Law, Contract Law and Law Making. 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.
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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
Five GCSEs grade 9-5 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language and English Literature or History at grade 6 as a minimum.
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