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A Level Law 2000/01 |
| Summary: |
The new 'A' Level specification has a 6 module structure divided into 2 parts: the first 3 modules make up the new AS qualification (50% of the total award) and the final 3 constitute the A2. When AS & A2 are combined they make up a whole 'A' Level. |
| Description: |
Many of the principles at the heart of our society are first enshrined in, and then enforced by, the law. Choosing to study this fascinating subject area with the ICS-‘A’ Level Law course is the ideal way of making sure your CV enjoys a much wider jurisdiction. After all you don’t have to be Rumpole to earn a salary that looks like an out-of-court settlement.
At ICS, we know that the brightest futures are made by getting the balance right between life experience and formal qualifications. Which is why all ICS courses are designed to fit in with your life without taking it over. When you choose to prepare for your ‘A’ Levels with ICS you can be sure that we won’t hold you back when you’re trying to get ahead.
The ICS ‘A’ Level Courses have been written specifically to dovetail with the syllabuses of specific examining bodies. This means that when you prepare with ICS, you have the added assurance of knowing that everything you are doing is entirely focussed on your main objective: achieve the best results you can. Equally important, by breaking the material down into logical sections, your tutors have ensured that you won’t feel overwhelmed, even if you are working as well as studying. |
| Key Benefits: |
Some of the key benefits of the ICS ‘A’ Level Law Course include: |
| Topics: |
The ICS ‘A’ Level Law Course consists of six modules, which are logically structured to make learning easier. When you have successfully completed the course, you will have mastered the following topics and be fully prepared for your exams:
‘A’ LEVEL LAW
AS Module 1 – Law makingAS Module 2 - Dispute SolvingAS Module 3 – The Concept of Liability
A2 Module 4 – Criminal Law – Offences against the personA2 Module 5 - Criminal Law – Offences against propertyA2 Module 6 – Concepts of Law |
| Requirements: |
This course builds, but does not depend, on the understanding gained from GCSE Law, although no specific prior knowledge is required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate good communication skills equivalent to those required to gain at least a grade C pass in GCSE English. ICS also offers a course in GCSE Law course (=hyperlink) which some candidates may prefer enrolling on before going on to ‘A’ Level Law. |
| Careers in the Field: |
Whether your goal is to go on to Higher Education or you are keen to make a start in your chosen career right now, the effort you invest into preparing for your ‘A’ Levels today will go a long way towards the choices available to you in the future.
A good result in ‘A’ Level Law assures employers of your interest in society’s rules and their fair and just application.
Because ICS ‘A’ Level Law will help you acquire skills which are versatile and invaluable across any number of career paths, it is difficult to put an exact monetary value on the added earnings potential these skills could offer you. However, it is worth remembering that the average annual earnings of those who leave school with qualifications in the UK is significantly higher than those who leave with none.
When it comes to ‘A’ Levels, why not let the ICS open learning approach open some doors for you? |
| Qualification: |
A Level |
| Hours of Study: |
See External Exam Info |
| External Exam Information: |
All exams are held in England, at a wide variety of regional examination centres. All students must make their own arrangements to sit exams. Students can take all AS exams and A2 units 4 & 5's exams in January and all AS & A2 exams in June, with the entry deadlines for exams being August and January respectively.
Absolute deadline for enrols onto 2006 exams is 1stFebruary 2006. After this students will need to take exams in 2007.
NO ENROLMENTS TO BE TAKEN LESS THAN 7 MONTHS PRIOR TO EXAMINATION |
| Additional Exam Fees: |
6 Exams -Approx. £67.20
(Students can take the 6 exams in groups of 3 after finishing the AS or all 6 together after A2. )
Note: The fees may vary depending on the exam centre |
| Recommended Reading: |
Law for AQA: AS, A2 Modules 5 and 6 by Catherine Elliot and Frances Quinn, |
