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A Level Law
The Oakes College Cambridge
Queen Edith's Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 8NN
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
This course will give you an understanding of the role of both criminal and civil law in today's society and increase your awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.
Course Details
Paper 1:
- Criminal Law (75%)
- The Legal System (25%)
Paper 2:
- Tort Law (75%)
- Law Making (25%)
Paper 3:
- Contract Law (75%)
or - Human Rights Law (75%)
- Nature of Law (25%)
How will it be delivered and assessed?
- Three exams (2 hour written)
- 100% examination at the end of Year 13
- A combination of scenario based and essay questions
Entry requirements
The minimum requirement is 7 GCSE or equivalent passes at grades 9-4 in an appropriate range of subjects, including Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above.
The college will accept one BTEC at Merit level as one GCSE equivalent.
Subject Specific:
It is preferable that you have a Grade 6 or above in at least one of your English GCSEs or alternatively in a humanities/essay based subject.
Your next steps...
This course could lead to a career in:
- Legal Work
- Politics
- Business/Management
- Media
- Police and Probation Work
Additional information
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