Legal Studies Award (19+)

This course will introduce learners to how laws are made in the UK and the major legal institutions which set the law. Leaners will also be given an introduction to criminal law including offences against the person and against property

Course content

• The purpose of law
• The main sources of English law
• The operation of the legal system
• The elements of a crime
• Murder, manslaughter and non fatal offences
• Theft, fraud, criminal damage and burglary

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements but students must have a good standard of English and an interest in legal issues

Delivery & Assessment methods

theoretical input with active classroom discussion Assessment will be through an online multiple choice examination and one short piece of coursework