The Law A level includes two major components – AS level and 2nd Year level (which used to be called A2). The AS level is a qualification in its own right and may be studied with OOL as a one-year distance learning course but marks are not carried forward to the full A level.
Each lesson 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.
The course includes thirteen Tutor-marked Assignments (known as TMAs), seven in the AS course and six in the 2nd Year. There are also five practice examinations. Full suggested answers are supplied for all assignments and practice exams.
Module Five: Criminal Law
The Rules and Theory of Criminal Law
This course has been designed to give you a full and thorough preparation for the AS level 7161 and/or A-level 7162 set by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA).
Candidates are assessed through two written equally-weighted written exam papers. Each paper lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, and each is worth 50% of the final AS mark
Marks from the AS can no longer be carried over to the full A level.
A-level candidates sit three equally-weighted written examination papers, each lasting 2 hours,
In all the above exams, questions are a combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.
Minimum Requirement
These should include good grades in English GCSE or English IGCSE.
Students do not need to have studied Law GCSE in order to start the A level.