Law
The Arnewood School - Hampshire
01425625400
Gore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RS
Course summary

Students will learn the rules and theory of tort law, Liabiolity in negligence for physical injury to people and damage to propery, economic loss and psychiatric injury and defences. Year 1: The nature of law and the English Legal System: Students will study how law is made in this country Law of Tort: Students will study the rules of the law of tort, including duty of care and damage. Criminal Law: Students will study rules of criminal law, elements of liability and offences against the person. Year 2: Nature of Law: Students will study how law plays a part in society, including moral views and the extent in which law achieves justice. Law of Tort: Students will look at the theory of tort, the law of nuisance and defences specific to claims. Criminal Law: Students will look at the theory in criminal law. As well as looking at fatal offences and property offences. Human Rights: Students will look at the rules and theory in Human Rights law, including the history of the European Court of Human Rights. There will also be the opportunity to attend revision lectures. In addition, students are encouraged to compile reference materials, read quality newspapers, watch and record appropriate documentaries and if possible have access to the internet.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above is preferred (in particular English and a humanities subject).

How you'll be assessed

Examination arrangements and weightings: Component 1:2 hour examination taken in June weighing 33%. Component 2:2 hour examination taken in June weighing 33%. Component 3:2 hour examination taken in June weighing 33%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGore Road, New Milton, BH25 6RS