You will learn about how the law and the court system work in England and develop an understanding of the role of Law in society today. You will raise your awareness of our rights and responsibilities as citizens. By learning about legal rules and how they apply to real life, you will develop legal skills such as forming legal arguments, analysing factual scenarios from a legal perspective, and assessing strengths, weaknesses and limitations of the law. You will also develop your analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills: all these skills are highly sought after by higher education providers and employers.
A Level in Law.
HLNSC students who successfully complete this course can benefit from an exclusive progression opportunity with the University of Worcester. Applicants will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for undergraduate degrees in Law, Law with Criminology, Law with Forensic Psychology and Law with Politics, along with a reduced entry requirement of 8 UCAS tariff points below the published offer.
Other progression routes may include university degrees in Law or Criminology, or a legal apprenticeship.
Employment options may include criminal justice system via the prison service, national probation service, or national offender management service.
Human rights
Criminal law
The nature of law and the English legal system.
Assessment will be via 3 external written exams.
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C), including English, with Maths at grade 5 or above.
