Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Oldham. Classes run at Oldham Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. You'll study Criminal Law, Tort Law, and Family Law as core topics, exploring how laws are created, how the courts operate, and how justice is administered. The course builds skills in independent research, legal analysis, problem solving, and critical evaluation. Assessment combines exams and coursework across both years. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
Who this course is for
Studying Law at OSFC, you will learn the processes behind the creation of new laws, its operation and effect on our everyday lives, who is responsible for administering justice and to what extent they are doing so fairly. On this course, we study Criminal, Tort and Family Law as core topics and, throughout your studies, you will develop the essential skills to set you on your way to becoming a legal professional. These include independent research skills, analysis, problem solving and critical evaluation. So if you have always wanted to know the inner workings of a court room and exactly how lawyers defend their clients in court, then this is the course for you!
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including at least a 4 in both English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore how new laws are created and how they affect everyday life.
You'll study Criminal Law, including offences such as assault, battery, ABH, and GBH.
You'll learn how civil law handles personal injury claims and compensation, both in and out of court.
You'll examine Tort Law and Family Law as core areas of the legal system.
You'll develop independent legal research and case analysis skills.
You'll practise problem solving and critical evaluation in legal contexts.
You'll understand the roles of judges, solicitors, and barristers in the justice system.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, covering legal theory, case studies, and practical problem-solving. Assessment is split between exams and coursework. In Year 1, it's 50% exam and 50% coursework. In Year 2, it's 67% exam and 33% coursework. The awarding body is Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal, supporting solicitors with legal research and casework.
Legal secretary, handling administration in law firms and chambers.
Court clerk, assisting with proceedings in magistrates or county courts.
Police officer, where knowledge of criminal law is directly relevant.
Probation officer, working with offenders through the justice system.
LLB Law Degree: the most direct route if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. Universities widely accept the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National for entry.
BA Criminology or Criminal Justice: builds on the criminal law content and leads to roles in policing, probation, and policy.
Level 4 Paralegal Qualification: a work-based route if you want to move into legal practice without a full degree.
