New GCEs for 2008
GCE Law (2160)
A2 outline
At A2, the specification further develops knowledge of the legal system and of substantive law through criminal law and/or civil law. Evaluation of the concepts of law continues to be developed at this level of study.
The A2 specification has 2 units:
Unit 3: Criminal Law or Contract Law
Topic list
Section A: Criminal Law (fatal and non-fatal offences against the person)
- Murder
- Voluntary manslaughter
- Involuntary manslaughter
- Non-fatal offences against the person
- Defences
- Evaluation
Section B: Contract
- Formation
- Contract terms
- Vitiating factors
- Discharge of contract
- Remedies
- Evaluation
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Weighting: | 50% of total A2/25% of total A Level marks |
Candidates must answer one three-part question on Criminal Law (Offences against the Person) or Contract.
Total marks available = 80 (including 5 marks for QWC)
Unit 4: Criminal Law or Tort and Concepts of Law
Topic list
Section A: Criminal Law (offences against property)
- Theft and robbery
- Burglary
- Blackmail
- Fraud
- Making off without payment
- Criminal damage
- Defences
Section B: Law of Tort
- Negligence
- Occupiers' liability
- Nuisance and escape of dangerous things
- Vicarious liability
- Defences
- Remedies
Section C: Concepts of Law
- Law and morals
- Law and justice
- Judicial creativity
- Fault
- Balancing conflicting interests
Assessment
| Written Paper: | 2 hours |
| Weighting: | 50% of total A2/25% of total A Level marks |
In the first section, candidates must answer one two-part question based on a scenario on Criminal Law (Offences against Property) or Tort. In the second section, candidates will produce a synoptic essay on Concepts of Law.
Total marks available = 85 (including 5 marks for QWC)