Law
A LEVEL (OCR)
This course will provide you with a strong academic background in many areas of the English legal system, looking at how laws are made and passed through a parliamentary process.
You will explore criminal law including how fatal and nonfatal violence is dealt with, sentencing powers and negligence. You will explore the structure of the courts and how legal personnel function in this framework as well as looking at deeper concepts of morality and justice.
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Key topics
law-making and the legal system
the concept of liability
criminal law
the law of tort
You will
apply the law and present your arguments in class discussions
develop your presentation and advocacy skills
attend lectures, read and analyse texts
research developments in law
visit a local court
+ Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 5)
These must include:
- English Language at grade 5
- Maths at grade 4
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Exams
- Coursework
+ What can I study with this course?
This course can be taken as part of an A Level programme.
We recommend that students choose three A Levels or a combination of Level 3 Extended Certificates and A Levels. Depending on your GCSE grades and long-term destination, some students may be able to take up to four A Levels.
If you are planning on progressing to university, the majority of university courses do not require specific subjects. Most universities prefer that you are able to demonstrate skills and competance via the successful completetion of related courses. Therefore we recommend that the most important thing when choosing course combinations is that you choose a range of subjects that your enjoy and excel in.
If you are considering a degree in Law, it is acceptable, although not necessary, to study A Level Law alongside facilitating subjects.
We do not recommend that your take two courses that are similar to each other in content.
Some courses and universities require that you take specific A Levels for entry onto their courses. Please visit: UCAS.com and explore individual university entry requirements for more information.
If you are planning on studying Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or other competitive science based courses, most universities require you to take Biology, Chemistry and either Maths, Statistics or Physics.
If you want more information on choosing your A Levels, please speak to your schools career advisor or chat to us at any of our careers or open day events.
+ Why study at NewVIc
Prepare to study many subjects that you have not come across before at school. Popular and interesting subjects such as Psychology, Sociology, Law and Criminology will allow you to engage in a broad range of intriguing topics which explores behaviours, feelings and actions of citizens and criminals.
Trips and opportunities
Criminology students: receive talks from a reformed criminal and a Rwandan genocide survivor as well as talks on honour crime and Jack the Ripper tour.
Law students: visit The Old Bailey court to view a live court case and understand how the judicial system works.
Psychology students: visit ZSL London Zoo and take part in sessions on hypnotherapy, phobias and animal intelligence.
Sociology students: visit to the Museum of Childhood to explore changes in the making of toys throughout history.
Inspirational academics
The Social Sciences team has over 150 years of teaching experience, supporting students with university applications and experience as examiners in sociology, business and psychology. All of the Social Science team have industry experience in a wide range of sectors.
+ How we support you
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
- Learning difficulties
- Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
- Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
- Exam access arrangements
- Money, finance and bursary advice
- Careers advice, job and university applications
+ Next steps
Law complements many disciplines and is suited to run alongside Economics, English, Sociology and Psychology, to name but a few.
It serves as a perfect precursor to studying at university, as it develops reasoning skills and relies heavily upon argument to inform discussions and essays. Many of our learners leave to study law at university.
Law is useful for learners interested in joining the police force or training to become a social worker.
+ Top universities for Law
The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Law.
+ NewVIc partners with The University of Law
The University of Law and Newham Sixth Form College have come together to enable even more students from Newham progress into law. The University of Law is one of the UK's largest law schools who have trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else.