Law / Legal Studies

Course summary

The BTEC Certificate and Extended Certificate in Applied Law allow students to study similar areas of English Law to those that are covered in the A-level course. However, the course is assessed through internally assigned coursework and controlled assessments that are externally marked. Undertaken within normal timetabled lessons, students use previously released materials to prepare for the assessments and are then asked to complete a controlled assessment. There is an internally assessed and controlled/externally assessed element in each year. It gains UCAS points which are of equal value to those given to A-levels and is therefore very useful to students applying for university places, apprenticeships, or employment. Students go on to study a huge variety of law and non-law-related degrees at university. Most students apply to study degrees at university but increasing numbers also apply for apprenticeships and employment. The course is particularly relevant to those who want to pursue legal careers but is open to anyone who might find the course and subject matter interesting and helpful to future career plans.