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A-level Law

Find out more about the hugely complex and compelling world of the legal system, our home study A-level Law should be a perfect foundation on which to build your knowledge. Delve into government policies, structure and principles. On this course you will become well-versed in law, learning about lesser-known legalities and how they come to pass.

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What you will learn

Below is an outline of the course material you will study:

Unit 1: Underlying principles of Law: Sources of Law

  • Nature, purpose and liability in Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Law
  • Concept of Legal Personality
  • Parliament and the Legislative Process
  • The Rules of Statutory Interpretation
  • Delegated Legislation
  • The Common Law
  • EU Law

Unit 2: Underlying principles of law and the English Legal System

  • Civil courts
  • Tribunals
  • The judiciary
  • The legal profession
  • Lay people
  • The role of magistrates
  • Law and morality

Unit 3: Law in Action: Civil Law Liability

  • Contract formation
  • Capacity in contract law
  • Legal intention
  • Privity of Contract
  • Terms of a Contract: Express and Implied Terms
  • Implied Rights Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015
  • Exclusion Clauses
  • Misrepresentation
  • Mistake in Contract Law
  • Discharge of Contract
  • Tort of Negligence
  • Duty of Care
  • General Defences in Tort

Unit 4: Civil Law Liability and Human Rights

  • Human Rights
  • Role of the European Court of Human Rights
  • Human Rights Expression
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • Human Rights to Privacy
  • Occupiers Liability 1957
  • Occupiers Liability Act 1984
  • Trespass to Land

Unit 5: Law in Action: Criminal Liability

  • Elements of Criminal Liability
  • Non-Fatal Offences
  • Theft
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Blackmail
  • Fraud/Making Off
  • Criminal Damage
  • Duress
  • Defence of Intoxication
  • Sanction and Sentencing

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an A-level in Law, issued by Edexcel. Your certificate is identical to that issued to students at any other school, college or university. 

This syllabus (YLA1) has been chosen by Oxbridge because it is the best suited to online learning and we believe it provides the best chance of success.

Learning anywhere will give you a sense of independence, and as a result, your research skills will improve significantly.  

Progression Routes

Studying A-level Law opens many possible progression routes in higher education and career opportunities. If you have ambitions to go to university, you can study the following degrees: 

  • Criminology 
  • Political Science 
  • International Relations 
  • History or Philosophy 

In terms of a profession, you can become a: 

  • Barrister 
  • Solicitor  
  • Legal Executive 
  • Paralegal  
  • Legal Secretary 
  • Compliance Officer 

Examinations and Assessments

You’ll be required to sit two standard Edexcel A-level written exams at one of our dedicated exam centres. Please note, this may not necessarily be your local school or college, so you may need to travel.

  • Paper 1: 3 hours, 50% of A-level, 100 marks.
  • Paper 2: 3 hours, 50% of A-level, 100 marks.

These exams contain a mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions. Speak to one of our learning advisers if you have any queries.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need a GCSE in English (at grade 4 / grade C) or the equivalent before starting this course. This A-level Law syllabus is a difficulty level three: the equivalent difficulty of an A-level or BTEC, usually suitable for most learners of all ages.

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