Duration:
2 Years.
AS and A2 Level: 2 years - AS in year 1, leading to A2 in year 2.
Mode: Full-time  

What do I need to get on to the course?
Ideally you should have a GCSE grade B in English Language plus a minimum of 4 other subjects at grade C or above.  This is a very challenging A level and requires the ability to think independently and produce regular detailed written material.

What does the AS Level include?
The AS syllabus is divided into two units

Unit 1 Law Making & the Legal System: This unit is divided into two sections; parts A & B from which candidates have a choice of questions:
Section (A):  Law Making – Parliament and the formal legislative process; Delegated legislation; Statutory Interpretation and Judicial Precedent
Section (B):  The Legal System – Outline of the Civil Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution; Outline of the criminal courts; Magistrates & Juries; the Legal Profession; The Judiciary

Unit 2 The Concept of Liability: In this unit all questions are compulsory.
Section (A): Introduction to Criminal Liability – underlying principles of criminal liability and the criminal courts, procedure and sentencing.
Section (B): Introductiion to Tort – liability in Negligence; the civil courts, procedure and damages

What does the A2 include?
The A2 syllabus is divided into two units

Unit 3
Criminal Law - Offences against the person – Fatal and Non Fatal Offences

Unit 4
Criminal Law - Offences against property PLUS Concepts of Law e.g. Law and Morality
 
What type of assessment is used for AS and A2?
Assessment is by exams only for all units at both AS & A2 level consisting of detailed, analytical essay questions. For the A2 level there are also questions on case studies, which require detailed analysis and criticisms.  Additional reading and independent learning are essential.

What else can I study?
Other A level subjects that are particularly suitable in combination with this include: English, Sociology, History, Government and Politics.

Where is it based?