Law
What is it and what will I do?
The AS modules are designed to provide an introduction to the study of law, by covering the law making processes and the English legal system, but also by focusing on two separate areas of the substantive law. Students will learn the theory of law and will develop the ability to apply the law to given situations.
The AS is divided in to two modules. The first module provides and introduction to the English legal system, covering the principles of law making and dispute solving. Students will study four main areas of law within this module: Parliamentary law making; judicial precedent; civil courts and dispute resolution and criminal courts and lay people.
The second module is an introduction to liability. Students will study both criminal and civil liability. Within criminal liability students will learn about: the elements of a crime; criminal court procedure; sentencing and an introduction to the non-fatal offences against the person. Within civil liability students will learn about the tort of negligence: how this is established; the civil court procedure and compensation.
How will I be assessed?
There are two exams.
What can it lead to?
AS Law provides a good grounding for almost every career. It is also a useful complementary subject for almost any other subject at AS/A2 level particularly Politics, History and Business Studies.
What qualifications do I need to start AS level Law at Bilborough College?
Provided you have the minimum college entry requirement (currently 5 grade Cs or above at GCSE) you can enrol onto AS Law. We recommend that you have GCSE English at a C or above.
What should I do next?
When you have chosen the other courses you wish to study, fill in the college application form and come to the induction period in the summer term after you have finished your GCSEs.