Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 603/0706/7
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Law
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 480 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
4 Units
Guided Hours
480 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Criminal Law
Elements of a crime
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain actus reus and mens rea
- Describe the principle of coincidence
2
Criminal Law
Fatal offences against the person
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the current law on murder, including proposals for reform.
- Apply the elements of voluntary manslaughter through the partial defences of loss of control and diminished responsibility.
- Analyse the distinction between unlawful act manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter.
- Assess the requirement of a 'dangerous' act in unlawful act manslaughter.
- Examine the role of causation in establishing liability for fatal offences.
- Critically discuss the impact of key cases such as Cunningham and Adomako on the development of involuntary manslaughter.
3
Criminal Law
General defences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain self-defence and defence of property
- Explain intoxication and insanity
4
Criminal Law
Non-fatal offences against the person
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key sections of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 relevant to non-fatal offences.
- Explain the actus reus and mens rea requirements for assault and battery.
- Distinguish between the offences of actual bodily harm (s.47) and grievous bodily harm (ss.18 and 20).
- Apply the legal principles to factual scenarios to determine liability for non-fatal offences.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the current law on non-fatal offences, including proposals for reform.
5
Criminal Law
Property offences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe theft and robbery
- Explain burglary and criminal damage
6
Human Rights Law
European Convention on Human Rights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the key rights under the ECHR
- Describe the structure of the European Court of Human Rights
7
Human Rights Law
Human Rights Act 1998
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the effect of the HRA on UK law
- Describe the remedies available
8
Human Rights Law
Restrictions on rights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain when rights can be limited
- Describe the concept of proportionality
9
Law Making
Delegated legislation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between the different types of delegated legislation, including statutory instruments, orders in council, and by-laws.
- Analyse the parliamentary and judicial controls over delegated legislation.
- Evaluate the extent to which delegated legislation enhances or undermines democratic accountability.
- Assess the advantages of delegated legislation in terms of flexibility, speed, and technical expertise.
- Critically examine the disadvantages, including lack of publicity, limited scrutiny, and the risk of sub-delegation.
10
Law Making
Judicial precedent
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the doctrine of precedent
- Describe the hierarchy of courts and its impact
11
Law Making
Parliamentary law making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the legislative process in Parliament
- Explain the influences on Parliament
- Evaluate the effectiveness of Parliament as a law-maker
- Analyse the impact of one specific influence on a recent Act of Parliament
- Apply parliamentary procedure to a draft bill scenario
- Compare the law-making roles of the Commons and the Lords
12
Law Making
Statutory interpretation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the rules of statutory interpretation
- Explain the aids to interpretation
13
Law making and the law of tort
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This is a mandatory component which focuses on 'law making' and 'the law of tort'.
14
Law of Tort
Defamation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the elements of defamation
- Describe defences to defamation
15
Law of Tort
Negligence
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the elements of negligence
- Describe duty of care, breach, and causation
16
Law of Tort
Nuisance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between private and public nuisance
- Explain the elements of nuisance
17
Law of Tort
Occupiers' liability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the duty owed to visitors and trespassers
- Describe the Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984
18
Law of Tort
Vicarious liability
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the doctrine of vicarious liability
- Describe the tests for employment relationship
19
The Law of Contract
Discharge of contract
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain performance, breach, and frustration
- Describe agreement and discharge by operation of law
20
The Law of Contract
Formation of contract
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the rules governing offer and acceptance, including communication of acceptance and the postal rule.
- Analyse the doctrine of consideration, distinguishing between executed, executory and past consideration.
- Evaluate the significance of intention to create legal relations in differentiating between social/domestic and commercial arrangements.
- Apply the principles of contract formation to complex factual scenarios, identifying when a binding agreement arises.
21
The Law of Contract
Remedies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain damages and specific performance
- Describe injunctions and restitution
22
The Law of Contract
Terms of contract
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between express and implied terms
- Explain conditions, warranties, and innominate terms
23
The Law of Contract
Vitiating factors
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence
- Describe mistake and illegality
24
The Legal System
Access to justice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the availability of legal aid and advice
- Discuss the effectiveness of access to justice
25
The Legal System
Civil Courts and other forms of dispute resolution
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the structure and jurisdiction of civil courts
- Describe alternative dispute resolution methods
26
The Legal System
Criminal Courts and lay people
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the structure and jurisdiction of criminal courts
- Describe the role of magistrates and juries
27
The Legal System
Legal personnel
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the roles of judges, barristers, and solicitors
- Explain the training and regulation of legal professionals
28
The legal system and criminal law
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This is a mandatory component which focuses on 'the legal system' and 'criminal law'.
29
The Nature of Law
Judicial creativity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the role of judges in developing the law
- Evaluate the limits of judicial creativity
30
The Nature of Law
Law and justice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Define different concepts of justice
- Evaluate the extent to which law achieves justice
31
The Nature of Law
Law and morality
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Distinguish between law and morality
- Explain the relationship between law and morality
32
The nature of law and Human rights
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This is an optional component which focuses on 'the nature of law' and 'Human rights'.
33
The nature of law and the law of contract
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- This is an optional component which focuses on 'the nature of law' and 'the law of contract'.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0706/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2017