GCSE Law

GCSE Law Course Overview

Study our GCSE Law course and gain an introduction and fascinating insight into the subject of Law, from how laws are made, to the role of the courts, and what evidence is required to lead to a conviction.

Pre-requisites

None

Qualification

GCSE in Law

Specification

4162 - AQA GCSE Law

Benefits

• Flexible terms times
• Stepped learning approach
• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

GCSE Law Course Code

G48

ICS Support Period

You will receive support from ICS and our tutors until your assessment dates. We do not advise students to enrol on a GCSE less than 6 months prior to the assessments.

Key topics

• Unit 1: The English Legal
• Unit 2: Law in Action

Unit 1 - The English Legal System

Introduction to Law

• Meaning and definition of law
• Classifications of law: (Public and Private; Civil and Criminal)
• Courts and Processes
• Hierarchy of the Courts
• The Magistrates’ Court
• The Crown Court
• The County Court

People in the Law

• Juries
• Lay Magistrates
• Solicitors and Barristers
• Judges

Sources of English Law

• The making and importance of Acts of Parliament
• Case Law and Precedent
• Relationship between the different sources of law

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Unit 2: Law in Action

The Law of Tort

• Introduction to Tort
• Negligence
• Trespass
• Nuisance
• General Defences in Tort
• Remedies in Tort

Criminal Law

• Introduction to Criminal Law
• Fatal Offences
• Non-fatal Offences
• Property Offences
• General Defences

Family Law

• Marriage
• Divorce
• Succession

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Exams

Unit 1: Written Paper – 1 hour 30 minutes

Students are required to answer all questions from Section A and one
from two questions in Section B.

Unit 2: Written Paper – 1 hour 30 minutes

Students are required to answer two questions from a choice of four.

Availability of Certification

Examination Fee and Registration

Students will have to pay an examination fee of £21.80. This is payable to the AQA Examination Board.

Please note students are responsible for making their own exam arrangements.

Students should contact AQA as soon as possible to find out the deadlines for applying to sit the examinations. At this time students should also request the Entry Form for Private Candidates and also a list of centres and details of Open Centres for Private Candidates. For further information on examinations, please see the Assessment tab.

Find out more information about arranging your AQA examination.