Part Two - Yeovil College

A Level (Level 3)LawA Level (Level 3)MathematicsDuring this course, you will explore thelegal system in England and Wales.During year one you will gain an overview ofthe work of the civil and criminal courts andlearn the part played by legal personnel, suchas solicitors, barristers and judges, and laypeople, such as magistrates and juries. Youwill also learn how laws are made, developand change over time. During year two youwill study aspects of Criminal Law.Entry RequirementsStandard entry requirements apply.Course ExpensesYou may need to contribute towards trips.Trips/ResidentialsThere may be trips to Parliament and the Inns ofCourt in London, as well as visits to a local magistrates’court, police station and solicitors’ firm.Career Prospects/ProgressionMany subjects go well with Law, including English,History, Sociology, Psychology, Government & Politics andBusiness Studies. Following this A Level, you can applyfor university courses or seek work in the legal profession,management or Local Government. You could also considerrelated professional qualifications, such as the CharteredInstitute of Legal Executives (CILEX).This course is designed to developyour understanding of a wide range ofmathematical ideas and your ability to usethem to analyse and solve problems in avariety of applications. It encompassesAlgebra, Trigonometry and Calculus (pureMathematics), an Introduction to Statistics(probability and its application to the analysisof data) and Mechanics (the application ofMaths to studying force and motion).Entry RequirementsStandard entry requirements apply, including grade A*-Bin GCSE Maths at grade C or above in Science.Course ExpensesSubscription to an online learning resource – £3.You will need a scientific calculator for most modules.Career Prospects/ProgressionThe ability to think mathematically and to use mathematicalproblem solving skills is a great advantage in manyuniversity courses and careers. Mathematics is a ‘musthave’ A Level for Physical Sciences, Engineering andany Mathematics-based degree. It is also stronglyrecommended for most sciences, medicine and computingand a highly regarded and very transferable qualification forfuture study or employment.For moreinformation onA Levelscall 0193542392196For further information call 01935 423921 or visit www.yeovil.ac.uk. Information correct at time of print.