Home Schooling Law GCSE - The Course
Each lesson of the Law GCSE course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there is guidance for the preparation of coursework. There are seven tutor-marked assignments. No previous knowledge of the subject is assumed or required.
Key Topics Covered
The Law GCSE course covers the entire syllabus in three modules:
- Introduction to the Law
- Types of Liability
- Other Legal Topics
Areas covered include the nature, evolution, making, and administration of the law, and contract, tort, criminal, family, and employment law.
The Syllabus
Our Law GCSE course prepares students for AQA GCSE Law syllabus, for exams in 2010 and later years. In 2010 (specification 3161) assessment is by one written paper (80%) and coursework (20%). From 2011 (specification 4162), there are two written papers (each worth 50% and lasting 90 minutes) with no coursework. We have chosen these syllabuses as they are the most suited to distance learning.
Coursework (2010 only)
Full guidance is given in the Law GCSE course pack
