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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bristol

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bristol. Classes run at St Brendan's Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification carries the same UCAS points as an A-level, making it a strong route toward university. The course runs over one year and covers civil law, criminal law, the legal system, and specialist areas such as tort. You'll learn through presentations, scenario-based role play, project work, and court visits. Assessment is a mix of coursework (42%) and exams (58%). You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Law is designed to appeal to learners who are interested in a career in law or who are planning to go to university and want to gain a good understanding of law, on a course that carries the same UCAS points as the A-level.

The BTEC Extended Certificate is the equivalent to an A-level. This requires students to complete the three mandatory units in the first year, plus three optional specialist units in the second year. The units are listed below.

Entry requirements

You will need five GCSE passes at grade 4 or equivalent including GCSE English Language. A GCSE in a humanities based subject is preferred.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how disputes are resolved in the civil law system.
  • You'll investigate key aspects of criminal law and how the legal system operates.
  • You'll apply legal principles to real scenarios through practical exercises.
  • You'll study specialist areas including aspects of tort law.
  • You'll develop skills in legal research, analysis, and written argument.
  • You'll gain insight into the legal profession through guest speakers and court visits.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom presentations, scenario-based role play, project work, and written reports. Guest speakers from legal backgrounds and visits to courts and other venues bring the subject to life. Assessment combines coursework (42%) and written exams (58%), spread across mandatory and optional specialist units over the course of the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Brendan's Sixth Form 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 a law firm.
  • Court clerk: assisting with proceedings and case administration.
  • Police officer: law knowledge supports entry and progression.
  • Compliance officer: applying legal rules in a business setting.
  • Legal executive: specialist legal work, often alongside further study.

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree: the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. This BTEC carries UCAS points equivalent to an A-level, so it counts toward university entry.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business or Public Services: a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
  • Solicitor Apprenticeship (Degree Level): combines work and study, leading to qualification as a solicitor without a traditional university route.
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