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BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in South Shields

Cost£1,987.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the English legal system, criminal law, civil law, and how law applies in everyday life. You'll study topics such as contract law, tort law, and the court system. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SSCICRIM | Course Title = Science & Criminology Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60190437 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure of the English legal system and how courts operate.
  • You'll study criminal law, including offences, defences, and sentencing.
  • You'll examine civil law, covering areas such as contract and tort.
  • You'll analyse how law affects individuals, businesses, and society.
  • You'll develop skills in legal reasoning and applying law to real scenarios.
  • You'll build an understanding of legal processes relevant to paralegal and legal support roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Tyneside College. Assessment for this BTEC qualification is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Your assignments will ask you to apply legal knowledge to scenarios and case studies.

What you will need to bring

South Tyneside College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal, supports qualified solicitors with casework and legal research.
  • Legal administrator, handles documentation and correspondence in a law firm.
  • Legal secretary, provides administrative support in legal and court settings.
  • Court administrative officer, assists with case management in the court service.
  • Police staff or civilian investigator, supports criminal investigations in a non-sworn role.
  • Criminology researcher, typically requires a degree as a further step.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Law, a larger qualification covering more units if you want to go further before higher education.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Law, a natural step toward a law degree.
  • A Law degree (Level 6), required if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister.
  • A CILEX Level 3 qualification, an alternative route into the legal profession for those who prefer work-based study.
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