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BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Middlesbrough

CostContact the provider
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Middlesbrough College, part-time during the day.

Tuition is free if you are aged 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply.

The course runs over two years. You will study four units covering civil disputes, the civil courts, and the roles of barristers, solicitors, and judges. You will explore how laws and regulations shape everyday life, developing skills that support further study in law, criminology, and related fields.

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

Who this course is for

Do you want to understand how laws and regulations impact our daily lives and shape the world around us? On this Applied Law course, you'll explore complex law topics in real-world contexts, learning essential skills that will support further academic study. You will study 4 units on this course across your 2 years of study, such as civil dispute solving and the civil courts and how they work, including the people in the courts and the role of Barristers, Solicitors and Judges. You will study an introduction to criminal courts and criminal liability, looking at the role and function of criminal courts and the people who work in those courts, such as Magistrates, Juries, Barristers, Solicitors and Judges. Throughout your study, you will also learn how to apply the law, exploring the laws surrounding murder and manslaughter, property offences such as theft, robbery, burglary, criminal damage and fraud, and aspects of tort, including the law of negligence.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at Grade 4/5 or above, including English language and mathematics. As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how civil disputes are resolved and how the civil courts operate.
  • You'll study the roles of barristers, solicitors, and judges within the legal system.
  • You'll examine how laws and regulations affect daily life and society.
  • You'll develop analytical skills for applying legal principles to real-world situations.
  • You'll build the academic skills needed for further study in law or criminology.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Middlesbrough College. The BTEC format uses a mix of assignments, case studies, and coursework rather than traditional exams. You will complete units across your two years of study, with work assessed and submitted throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Middlesbrough College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Paralegal, supports solicitors with legal research and case preparation.
  • Legal administrator, handles documentation and administration for a law firm.
  • Legal secretary, provides specialist administrative support in a legal setting.
  • Court administration officer, works within the courts service on case management.
  • Criminology researcher, entry-level research roles typically require a degree as a further step.

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree (Level 6), the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister, typically studied at university after this qualification.
  • BA Criminology Degree (Level 6), for those interested in crime, justice, and policy.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business or Public Services (Level 4), a shorter higher-education step if a full degree is not your immediate goal.
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