Law and Criminology
Staff
- Ms A J Dearing (Head of Department)
- Mrs L Woodley
Resources
Curriculum
A Level Law provides students with an understanding of the English legal system and substantive law, including criminal and civil law and human rights law. In addition, they develop analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which assist students in Higher Education, in the workplace and in everyday life. The course develops excellent written communication skills and research skills, while engaging the student in real life challenges. As students are introduced to substantive law in the first year, their interest is stimulated and maintained throughout the whole course of study.
Key Stage 5
The Law Department teaches the AQA specification for which there is no coursework element and no previous of knowledge of the subject is required. This qualification is linear which means that students will sit all their exams at the end of Year 13. There are three papers, the subject content of which is set out below:
Paper 1: |
How it’s assessed:
Questions: A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. |
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The nature of law and the English legal system |
Criminal law |
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Paper 2: |
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The nature of law and the English legal system |
Tort |
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Paper 3: |
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The nature of law and the English legal system |
Human rights |