Available Courses: Introduction to Scots Criminal Law- Intermediate Level (16+)

We are delighted to introduce our Pre-University Preparation Course: Introduction to Scots Criminal Law- Intermediate Level (Students aged 16+ years old)

In this Course we cover an introduction to the following legal topics:

• Consideration of offences such murder, culpable homicide and assault.  

• Legal defences such as self-defence, alibi and incrimination

• Key cases that have shaped the law to where it is today.

This course is designed for individuals who are curious about criminal law. They are perhaps considering studying law, criminal justice or criminology. 

This course has a suggested age rating of 16+. This is due to discussion of serious violent offences such as murder and culpable homicide. If you are unsure whether this might be the right course for you or you wish to book a place for your child, then please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Group Sizes

Our group sizes are purposely kept quite small (max. of 12) so that students can collaborate with one another, gaining essential group work and confidence skills. You'll have the chance to interact with the course leader and your peers during our sessions, giving you the chance to gauge how you're progressing and how your classmates are tackling the course material.

Course Format

Our Pre-University Preparation Course offers a platform where students can gain a deeper understanding of the academic skills required for a smooth transition into higher education.

Our sessions are devised of both traditional lectures and interactive tutorials which prepare students for the independent format of learning that characterises university education.

The content is tailored to support students gain a fundamental understanding of criminal law in Scotland, however this is at a more advanced stage than our beginners course. It is recommended that students complete this first before going on to this (our intermediate) criminal course so that they have the necessary understanding of the principles of criminal liability.

At intermediate level, they will consider the offences of murder and culpable homicide. By the end of the course, they will be able to identify the difference between the two through scenario based tasks. In addition, they will understand the different legal standards between the two offences. In addition, we will cover legal defences such as self-defence, alibi and incrimination and how an accused person could hope to rely on these.

Course Content

Topic 1: Murder:

• Actus Reus

• Mens Rea

• Supporting case law (study of real-life Scottish cases)

Topic 2: Culpable Homicide

• Actus Reus

• Mens Rea

• Supporting case law (study of real-life Scottish cases)

Topic 3: Legal Defences

• A range of legal defences and their application in Scotland

• Culpable Homicide vs Murder (Case Study Tasks)

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Course Materials

After completing the course, we provide a Certificate of Attendance, along with a digital support pack containing lecture slides, tutorial material, and additional resources to help you on your academic journey.

Please note that students must attend all sessions in order for the Certificate of Attendance to be issued.

Use of Devices

We welcome students to bring their own electronic devices and traditional pen-and-paper note-taking materials to ensure a comfortable and personalised learning environment.

Please note that we do not have the capacity to offer electronic devices to students.

Additional Support Needs

At Scots Law Talks, we are committed to providing high-quality services to all our students and of course, we fully share this commitment to students with additional support needs. We understand that everyone experiences learning differently and we are passionate about providing equal opportunities for our students. Talk to us and let us know your specific needs and we will do our best to provide the support you need to succeed on your course.

Course Admission

This course is ran throughout the year at different locations in Scotland. If you do not see a location/time that suits you, then please get in touch and we can let you know if there are alternative options.

If you have any questions, then please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!