Law A Level by Home Schooling - The Course

The Law A level is split into two major components - AS and A2.  The AS level can be sat in its own right.

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study

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Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.

There are nine tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs), including one practice examination paper.

Key Topics Covered

The course covers the syllabus in four modules which reflect the examination structure of the course:

AS Level

• Law Making and the Legal System

  Law Making
  The Legal System

• The Concept of Liability

  Introduction to Criminal Liability
  Introduction to Tort

A2 Level

• Criminal Law
  

  Criminal Law (fatal and non-fatal offences against
  the person)

• Criminal Law

  Criminal Law (offences against property)
  Concepts of Law

The Syllabus

This course prepares candidates for the AQA Law AS level syllabus 1161, for examination in 2005 and later years. Most home schooling students will then study the A2 syllabus 2161.The full A Level qualification comprises AS and A2. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to home schooling

Assessment

Assessment is by four written papers. There is no coursework component.