A Level Law in Farnham

Name: A Level Law in Farnham
Price: 1985 GBP
Availability: InStock

CostFree if you're eligible

Duration2 years

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start6 Sep 2027

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

Awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Activate Learning lists a fee of £1,985 if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Activate Learning for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 GCE A Level in Law Course in Farnham. Classes run at Farnham College, full-time during the day. Over two years, you'll explore how the English legal system works, covering Criminal Law, Tort Law, and Contract Law. You'll look at why laws exist, who shapes them, and how they affect everyday life. Court visits bring the subject to life beyond the classroom. To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths.

Who this course is for

On this course, you will learn about the important issues surrounding our legal system including why we have certain laws, who is involved in the legal system and how the law affects us all! For example, do you know the difference between a solicitor and barrister? There are three exam papers for A Level Law which focus on Criminal Law; Tort Law and Contract Law. Each paper also tests elements of the English Legal System. To help you in your studies, you will visit local courts and see the law in action. If you like reading and debating, then this course will stimulate you and demonstrate your ability to present reasoned arguments in order to reach a sustainable conclusion. You will be prepared for the academic training necessary to study Law at university and for employment in the legal sector. Topics include: The importance of the legal system Concepts of law Who is Involved in the legal system What power EU law has over English law Criminal and civil law All 16-19 year olds on full-time programmes will be required to retake GCSE English and Maths or to undertake Functional Skills, if they have not already attained the equivalent of a GCSE grade C in these subjects, every year of their course, until they complete their studies. Students who would like to learn about the workings of the English legal system. As well as study various aspects of the law including criminal, contract and tort. Comprehensive study into the law and legal system, high success rates and lots of law-orientated enrichment activities.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and maths..

What you will learn

You'll study the structure and principles of the English Legal System.
You'll explore Criminal Law, including key offences and defences.
You'll examine Tort Law and how civil liability works in practice.
You'll analyse Contract Law and the rules that govern agreements.
You'll learn the difference between roles in the legal system, such as solicitors and barristers.
You'll observe court proceedings during visits to local courts.
You'll develop skills in legal reasoning and applying law to real scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through three written exam papers at the end of the course. Each paper covers one of the main areas of law (Criminal, Tort, and Contract) and also tests your knowledge of the English Legal System. Alongside exam preparation, you'll attend classroom sessions at Farnham College and take part in court visits to see the legal system in action.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Farnham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Paralegal: supporting solicitors with casework and legal research.
Legal secretary: administrative and document support in law firms.
Court clerk: assisting with court administration and case management.
Police officer: law knowledge supports entry and progression.
Civil service administrator: policy and regulatory roles across government.
Compliance officer: ensuring organisations follow legal requirements.

What you could study next

Law LLB (Hons) Degree: the standard route into qualifying as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
Criminology or Sociology Degree: builds on themes covered in Criminal Law and the legal system.
Business and Management Degree: Contract Law is directly relevant to business study.
Level 3 BTEC in Business or Public Services: an alternative vocational route if you want to combine law with a practical qualification.

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