Law A Level OCR
Canterbury Academy, The
The Canterbury Academy, Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open – 3rd November 2025
Applications Close – 31st July 2026
Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.
The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.
Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.
The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.
How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.
Course Summary
Studying law gives students an understanding of the role of law in today's society and raises their awareness of the rights and responsibilities of individuals. By learning about legal rules and how and why they apply to real life, students also develop their analytical ability, decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. All these skills are highly sought after by higher education and employers.
Topics are clearly structured and include:
• The nature of law and the English legal system
• Private law
• Public law
• Legal skills
Course Details
The course is assessed through three examination units comprising:
- Paper 1:
· The nature of law and the English legal system
· Criminal law
- Paper 2:
· The nature of law and the English legal system
· Tort
- Paper 3:
· The nature of law and the English legal system
· Human rights
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Entry requirements
We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in the chosen or a related subject, along with at least a grade 6 in English Language.
Your next steps...
Students who study law may choose to apply for further law or legal studies at university. This course is also accepted as a good academic A Level for many higher education options.
Recently students have gone on to study business-management, criminology and psychology with law.
For more courses like this, check our courses page.