BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Hove. Classes run at BHASVIC, part-time during the day, four and a half hours per week over 72 weeks. You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature to join. The course covers how the English Legal System works, from criminal liability and negligence to homicide law, police procedure, and family law. You take a practical approach, applying legal knowledge to realistic scenarios and building research and communication skills. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Applied Law carries the same weight as one A level and is 40% coursework based.
Who this course is for
Do you know your rights? Are you interested in a career in Law, or studying Law or a Law-related course at university? The Applied Law BTEC is a unique qualification in the legal sector. It provides an excellent introduction to law and gives you an edge when progressing to higher education and employment.
Entry requirements
4 in English Language GCSE or 4 in English Literature GCSE
What you will learn
You'll explore how laws are made and how the court system is structured.
You'll study the basics of criminal liability and apply them to realistic client scenarios.
You'll learn the law on negligence and how it operates in practice.
You'll examine criminal law topics including homicide and police procedure.
You'll study family law and its key principles.
You'll develop legal research skills used in higher education and legal work.
You'll build written and verbal communication skills for presenting legal arguments.
You'll practise independent learning skills needed for university study.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at BHASVIC, attending four and a half hours per week. Assessment combines coursework and written exams. Coursework makes up 40% of the overall qualification. You'll work through legal problems and scenarios as part of your studies, building knowledge progressively across two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. BHASVIC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Legal secretary, supporting solicitors with documents and client communication.
Court clerk, assisting with case administration in magistrates or crown courts.
Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law and procedure is directly relevant.
Paralegal, carrying out legal research and drafting under solicitor supervision.
Probation officer, working with offenders through the criminal justice system.
Legal administrator, managing casework and correspondence in a law firm.
What you could study next
Level 3 A level Law, if you want to study law alongside this qualification at a different institution.
LLB Law Degree, the standard undergraduate route into the legal profession, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business or a related subject, for those interested in the commercial side of legal work.
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), a conversion route for those who study a different subject at degree level before entering law.
