Who is the course for?

This Course is ideal for students who prefer a more practical assignment based way of studying law. It is ideal for students who prefer to take a direct vocational route into the legal profession or as part of your entry qualifications to higher education study of the subject. They offer progression to Higher Education and are a practical qualification in law which will help you gain employment in a legal environment. Of course, you may wish to study law in our very successful department as part of your qualification route to a different profession and career.

Content outline

The BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Applied Law covers 3 core units over 1 year [equivalent to 1 AS level]. The Certificate includes Dispute Solving in the Legal System examining the way the courts and legal system operate. Understanding Law Making explores and evaluates how law is made, both by Parliament and the judges. In Aspects of Legal Liability you will have an introduction to the study of crime [non fatal offences] and tort [negligence].

The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Law covers 6 units over 2 years. Year 1 consists of the Certificate units outlined above. Year 2 consists of 3 specialist units. Unlawful Homicide and Police Powers considers the law of murder and manslaughter and police powers in the investigation of crime. Aspects of Tort Law explores negligence and other torts in depth. Aspects of Family Law considers a wide range of family law issues such as the rights of children.

Both Certificate and Subsidiary Diploma are available to school leavers with 5 or more GCSEs at grade C or above. Level 2 qualifications such as BTEC first Diploma in subjects such as Business or Law will also be considered. We do require a grade C or above in English language.

You can choose to gain the Certificate in year 1 or carry on to complete the Subsidiary Diploma in year 2.