Introduction to Law

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the use and nature of law in society

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the meaning of law.

  • 1.2.

    Discuss the necessity for a reliable system of law.

  • 1.3.

    Analyse the difference between law and morals.

2.

Understand the classification of law.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain the function of civil law within the legal system.

    Indicative Content

    Programmes should examine the difference between English law and the legal systems in other countries.

  • 2.2.

    Explain the function of criminal law within the legal system.

    Indicative Content

    Programmes should examine the difference between English law and the legal systems in other countries.

3.

Be able to analyse the functions of civil and criminal law in practice.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse an example of the function of civil law within the legal system.

  • 3.2.

    Analyse an example of the function of criminal law within the legal system.