School of Legal Education/Studies

Welcome to Central Birmingham College Education and Training School of Legal Education/Studies. The School has been developed with the principal aim of expanding legal education for all students, whether international or home based UK or EU students.

Our legal programmes are diverse and intense in that topics undertaken are taught by highly experienced and committed law lecturers.

Further, the School of Legal Education/Studies, has additionally developed a Law tutorial programme, aimed principally at students currently undertaking law related topics at undergraduate level as a means of support. Seminars are usually undertaken over a 4 week period. (see our law tutorial page for further details of seminar dates and time).

Course Information: GCE/ AS Law.

GCE/ AS Level Law Course

This 1/2 year course consists of an Advanced Subsidiary GCE and Advanced GCE in Law. The course aims to provide a grounding in the main principles of English law and its development and will enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding and critical awareness of the structure, personnel and functions of the English legal system. It will encourage the learners to develop the skills necessary to analyse and solve problems by applying legal rules and to develop the ability to communicate legal arguments and conclusions clearly and succinctly.

Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Law (AS Law)

The Advanced Subsidiary GCE is a stand-alone qualification and also the first half of the corresponding Advanced GCE. The AS GCE is made up of two mandatory units, which are externally assessed.

Unit 1: English Legal System

Unit 2: Sources of Law

This unit explores various aspects of the English legal system, including: the courts; alternative methods of dispute resolution; police powers; principles of sentencing; the judiciary; the legal profession; provision and funding of legal services; lay magistrates; juries; doctrine of precedent; Acts of Parliament; delegated legislation; statutory interpretation; European Union law.

The Advanced GCE in Law (A2 Law)

Unit 1: Criminal Law

Unit 2: Criminal Law Special Study unit 3: Law of Contract

Unit 4 Law of Contract Special Study

Unit 5: Law of Torts

Unit 6: Law of Torts Special Study

Entry requirements

No prior knowledge of the subject is required. The specifications build on, but do not depend on, the knowledge, understanding and skills specified for GCSE Law. It is recommended that applicants have attained communication and literacy skills at a level equivalent to GCSE grade C in English.

Progression

The successful completion of this course will lead to the Advanced General Certificate in Law You can use your certificate to apply to any university of your choice for a degree course in Law.

Central Birmingham College operates an Open Entry Policy for mature students e.g., those over 19 years of age. It should however be noted that the examinations call for a high standard of written English. Those applying without formal qualifications, must undergo assessment before a place on the course can be offered.

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