Law / Legal Studies

Course summary

BTEC Applied Law is a two-year vocational course exploring the English legal system, including both the civil law and the criminal law in depth. The content is exciting, thought-provoking and varied, covering everything from murder, to negligence, to divorce. BTEC applied law is a level 3 course meaning that it is equivalent to A level and will attract UCAS points in just the same way. However, it is also practical in it’s approach and is therefore appealing to both universities and employers due to the employability skills it instills within students. At the end of the two years, you will achieve an Extended Certificate in applied law. BTEC applied law is a subject that will fit well with most others and could set you up for an exciting career as a solicitor, legal executive, paralegal or even into the business world.