Law

A Level • Level 3

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA0597

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByOCR

Location ByBurnley College

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About the course

Enjoy an introduction to the English Legal System - the unqualified jury and magistrates, the highly qualified solicitors, barristers and judges. How is crime prosecuted from start to end? How do you sue someone in a civil case when your rights have been infringed? What’s the difference between murder and manslaughter? Examine the origins of law in Acts of Parliament, Case Law and Delegated Legislation. Explore Contract Law and consumer rights and negligence.

Type of LearningSchool Leaver

Course CodeA0597

Study ModeFull Time

Duration2 years

CostQuestion tooltip iconFree

Awarded ByOCR

Location ByBurnley College

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: English and Mathematics

Think about studying alongside: Business Studies | Criminology | Economics | English Language and Literature | History | Politics | Psychology | Religious Studies | Sociology

Assessment

This course is assessed in the following way: 100% external examination

Careers & Progression

Barrister, Arbitrator, Political Risk Analyst, Paralegal, Civil Service, Local Government Officer, Solicitor, Mediator, Detective.

Additional Details

Enrichment Activities

There are lots of enrichment activities to get involved with in A Level Law! Join trips to international law firms in Manchester, local magistrates’ and crown courts, visit the BPP Law School and enter national mock trials and debating competitions. Past trips have taken our students to New York! You will also listen to the experts speak – from judges to reformed offenders.

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Or call us on 01282 733373