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GCSE Law by distance learning - The Course

Each lesson of the GCSE Law 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 OOL GCSE Law course covers the entire syllabus in eight modules and 31 lessons. 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 4160, for exams in 2012 and later years.

The AQA specification is divided into two units:

Unit 1 The English Legal System (41601)
Unit 2 The Law in Action (41602)

Each unit is examined separately in a written exam paper of 1 hour 30 minutes. Each exam is worth 50%. The course follows a similar structure:

Unit One: The English Legal System

Module A: Introduction to Law
Module B: Courts and Processes
Module C: People in the Law
Module D: Sources of English Law

Unit Two: The Law in Action

Module E: The Law of Tort
Module F: Criminal Law
Module G: Family Law
Module H: Rights and Responsibilities

Coursework

Coursework and Controlled Assessment are not required for Law GCSE. Assessment is by written examination only.

Within this qualification there are the following courses

Law GCSE texts

The course is fully self-contained and is designed to prepare you for the examination without the use of a textbook.

However, you are strongly advised to supplement your studies by reference to one of the many specially written GCSE textbooks.

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