BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Paralegal Courses in Hull.

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec applied law qualification covers Criminal, Civil and Family Law. You'll analyse real legal problems, apply the law to scenarios, and build research and critical thinking skills valued across the legal sector. Assessment is split equally between exams and coursework. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or better to join the full BTEC programme.

Who this course is for

Law involves analysing a wide range of legal issues and problems across Criminal, Civil and Family Law. It is a vibrant and exciting subject that is continually changing in line with society and legal decision. You will gain the ability to evaluate aspects of the Law and to apply your understanding to problem-based scenarios. You will acquire both breadth and depth of legal knowledge and will cover a varied range of topics. Studying BTEC Law will equip you with skills that are highly regarded in the field of Law, such as research skills, time management skills, the ability to work as a team and to work independently within deadlines.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse legal disputes across Criminal, Civil and Family Law.
  • You'll apply the law of negligence to problem-based scenarios.
  • You'll explore how civil courts and alternative dispute resolution work.
  • You'll evaluate sources of legal advice, funding, and remedies.
  • You'll develop research skills and the ability to work independently to deadlines.
  • You'll build the capacity to assess how law changes in line with society.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wyke Sixth Form College. Assessment is split 50% exams and 50% coursework. Exams test your knowledge of legal principles. Coursework lets you apply the law to scenarios and demonstrate your analytical skills. Both elements are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Legal secretary, supporting solicitors and barristers with casework
  • Court clerk, assisting with proceedings in magistrates or county courts
  • Paralegal, carrying out legal research and drafting documents
  • Police officer, applying knowledge of criminal law on the job
  • Probation officer, working with offenders in the justice system
  • Compliance officer, ensuring organisations meet legal requirements
  • Civil service administrator, working in government legal departments

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree, the standard route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister, recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
  • BA Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those focused on the criminal justice system.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Law, if you want a broader vocational law qualification before university.
  • Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), for graduates who want to convert to law after a different undergraduate degree.

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