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A Level Law

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, WAKEFIELD · other provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This subject will develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of Law in today’s society, alongside an awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and how this applies to their lives. You will learn where the law comes from: parliamentary law making, delegated legislation and European Union Law. The way in which judges make law will be investigated as will the structure and role of the Courts. An understanding of substantive law will include the study and application of Criminal Law such as Murder, manslaughter, Theft and many more. Tort Law (Civil) and the Law of Contract. Studying English Literature and History alongside law would be regarded as a preferable combination by many universities (especially Russell Group) to study law.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English Language and Maths. PLUS Grade 5 in English Language OR Literature.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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