BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Windsor. Classes run at Windsor College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. You'll study criminal law, civil law, and the institutions and people that make the legal system work. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covers how law shapes everyday life, from individual rights to how society is governed. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or English Literature, to start.
Who this course is for
BTEC Law will give you the opportunity to study various types of Law and the system of rules that govern our society. Law touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives and the BTEC allows students to study core subjects, including criminal and civil law plus institutions and people involved in the law. Common combinations include A Level English, History, Sociology, Psychology, Government and Politics and A Level or BTEC Business.
Entry requirements
Requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or English Literature
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of criminal law and how cases are prosecuted
You'll study civil law and how disputes between individuals and organisations are resolved
You'll examine the courts, tribunals, and legal professionals that make up the justice system
You'll analyse how law connects to areas like politics, society, and everyday life
You'll develop skills in legal reasoning and constructing arguments from evidence
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Windsor College. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Your work across units is marked against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of assessed tasks alongside sitting written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Windsor College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal: supporting solicitors with casework and legal research
Legal secretary: administrative and document support in law firms
Court clerk: assisting with case management in courts and tribunals
Police officer: law knowledge supports entry and progression
Civil service administrator: policy and compliance roles across government
LLB Law Degree: the main route into qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Most universities accept BTEC qualifications alongside or instead of A Levels.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or Criminology: broadens your options if you want to combine law with another subject area.
Solicitor Apprenticeship (Degree Level): an employment-based route to qualifying as a solicitor without a traditional university degree.
