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A Level Law Online Course AQA

The A Level Law Online course with Learn Now follows the AQA (7162) specification and is the same qualification you would achieve if attending mainstream college.  Once completed, you will obtain UCAS points which will support progression to university in degrees such as Law, Politics, Business and Humanities.

This course would suit adult learners returning to education, students resitting exams or studying alongside other commitments, and learners looking to be accepted into University.

For this subject we do not offer the AS Level as a standalone qualification. If you decide to enrol onto this course, you would need to complete the Full A Level.

  • Awarding Body: AQA
  • A' Level Law AQA: 7162
  • Learning Hours: 360hrs Full A Level
  • Fast Track Available
  • Full A Level Qualification

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Syllabus

This A Level Law course will give you a better understanding of the role of Law in today’s society.  It also raises your awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals.

You will learn about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life. You will also develop analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

AQA no longer offer the AS Level as a standalone qualification for the Law Course.  The Full A Level has four sections you will need to cover and these are listed below.

A Level Modules

The aim of the English Legal System is to maintain order but also provide families with justice and fairness. Everyone is affected by the same law whatever power they hold and whilst Parliament create laws, it is down to the judges to interpret these. This topic explores how laws are created, the structure and function of the civil and criminal courts and alternative methods of dispute resolution.

  • Nature of law
  • Law and society
  • Law and morality
  • Law and justice
  • The rule of law
  • Parliamentary law making
  • Delegated legislation
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Judicial precedent
  • Law reform
  • The European Union
  • The civil courts and other forms of dispute resolution
  • The criminal courts and lay people
  • Legal personnel and the judiciary
  • Access to justice and funding.

Criminal law covers serious offences such as murder and manslaughter but also covers non-fatal offences. For example, assault, grievous bodily harm or theft. All of these are behaviours that are harmful to society which is why individuals are to be held accountable for them. In this topic, you will learn:

  • The rules of criminal law
  • Theory in criminal law
  • General elements of liability
  • Fatal offences against the person
  • Non-fatal offences against the person
  • Property offences
  • Preliminary offence
  • Defences

Tort law establishes when an offence has been committed and whether a person is legally responsible for harm suffered by another. For example, a driver could be caught speeding and crashes into another car. This driver would be liable in tort and may have to pay compensation. In this topic, you will cover:

  • The rules of tort law
  • Theory of tort law
  • Liability in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to property
  • Liability in negligence for economic loss and psychiatric injury
  • Occupiers’ liability
  • Nuisance and the escape of dangerous things
  • Vicarious liability
  • Defences
  • Remedies

For this topic, you will choose which option you want to do between Law of Contract and Human Rights. Law of Contract is an agreement between two parties to ensure that rules are upheld. Human Rights protect the rights and freedoms of the individual.

What can you do with an A Level in Law?

Students in the past have progressed onto the following degree courses:-

•Law • Business Studies • Psychology
• Sociology • English Studies • History

Studying A’ Level Law will enhance your chances of being accepted into University either to take a law degree, or any other course of study. A’ Level Law can open doors for you in education, human resources, finance or business.

Previous Knowledge Required

There are no previous entry requirements for this course, however students are expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. 

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.

Enrolment Fees

Our Enrolment fee for this course is noted at the top of this page where you can enrol directly onto the course.  This fee includes access to your course including tutor support for 2 years.

Our enrolment fee includes:

  • All study materials covering the full specification.
  • Full support where you can also message your tutor as many times as you need to.
  • Access to our online Library with a full range of eBooks.
  • Help completing university applications including UCAS and The Common Application.
  • Reference and predicted grade for University.
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • Marked and graded practise examination papers
  • Eligibility for a Totum Card if you reside within the UK
  • Fast Track A Level if required and flexible learning from home 24/7.

The only other fee you will need to pay is for your exams which is due approximately six months prior and this will be paid directly to the exam centre.

Assessments

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an AQA approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

A Level Exams
There are three exams for the full A Level qualification. The length of each exam is two hours long.

Paper 1 Paper 1 Paper 1 A Level Qualification

A Level Law Online Course Outcome

On successful completion of all your exams for the A Level Law Online Course, you will be awarded the following qualification:

A Level in Law with AQA

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FAQs

Still unsure? See below for more information on A Level Law

Learners may initially find A Level Law challenging due to the case studies involved and essay writing.  However, the course will relate topics to real-life examples which can help learners to memorise certain parts.  If you like debating what’s fair or right, then this is the course for you.

You will not be required to purchase any books with this course.  We automatically include logins to our online e-Library which includes access to eBooks such as: 

  • AQA A Level Law Book 1 – Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price (Hodder Education)
  • AQA A Level Law Book 2 – Jacqueline Martin and Nicholas Price (Hodder Education)

 Not see the book you are looking for? Ask us and we will let you know if we have it!

A Level Law involves essay-based questions and therefore you may find English Literature or Language helpful in this aspect.  Some other great subjects to take alongside A Level Law includes Politics due to overlapping content with the legal systems and Sociology which helps make criminology topics easier.

The AQA A Level Law course can only be taken within the UK and some British Overseas Territories. 

We do however offer A Level Law with Cambridge and Edexcel awarding bodies and exams for these can be taken worldwide.

AQA don’t offer AS Level Law anymore.  If you want to complete an AS Level in Law, you would need to look at Cambridge A Level Law course.

AS and A levels are standalone qualifications, however the Full A Level carries more UCAS points than the AS Level. It also requires more study hours as follows:

AS Level = 180 hours
A Level = 360 hours

You will see the difference in the content above under ‘syllabus’ but you can also refer to our article on ‘what is as level’ for more information.

You will receive access and support for two years, however you can complete it much sooner if you want to.  Exams for this subject fall in May/June each year and therefore you are able to choose which exam sitting you want to apply for.  We have more information on exam timetables here.

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