Course Description

Scots Law: An Introduction

Students will study the sources of Scots law and how law is made in Scotland. They will learn the differences between criminal and civil law and about the structure, jurisdiction and appeals of both the civil and criminal courts.

Crime in Society

Students will study what constitutes a crime in Scotland and the main principles involved in the persecution of crime and to explore the nature of crime and its effects on the individual and the community. Students are encouraged to reflect on crime and become more aware of its implications.

Skills Developed on this Course:

• Develop problem solving skills through problem-based learning, using real life scenarios to demonstrate your learning.

• Develop communication and team working skills through collaborative tasks and assessments.

• Thinking, planning, organising and reviewing through research scenarios, role play and feedback sessions.

Successful completion of this course will support progression towards:

• Further study in Social Subjects, criminology and English.

• College Courses in Law, Sociology and Social Subjects.

• University Courses in Law, Politics, Social Subjects and Sociology.

• Careers in Law, Social Work, the Police, Justice, Psychiatry, Counselling and Community Support.