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BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bolton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Bolton. Classes run at The Sixth Form Bolton, full-time over two years.

The course covers civil and criminal law through four units. In Year 1, you study how civil disputes are resolved and how criminal law works in practice. In Year 2, you explore homicide, property offences, and family law. You learn through case studies, looking at how courts make decisions and how the legal system handles offenders. Entry requires a strong GCSE profile, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Law.

Who this course is for

Study the law of negligence, homicide and property offences. How do the courts decide who should be punished? How does the English legal system deal with offenders? These and other questions about our law are asked during the course. If you are interested in criminal and civil law, this course could be for you. You will learn how the law is applied through various case studies.

Entry requirements

Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 5/4 or above. Or eight GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5. This course may be taken alongside A Level courses and may be more suited to learners with a strong profile of prior attainment in vocational studies.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how civil disputes are resolved in court and through alternative means.
  • You'll study the law of negligence and how legal precedent is applied.
  • You'll examine how criminal laws are made, interpreted, and enforced.
  • You'll advise on non-fatal offence case studies, applying the law to real scenarios.
  • You'll investigate homicide and property offences, including police procedures.
  • You'll study family law, covering marriage, civil partnership, relationship breakdown, and child disputes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, case studies, and unit-based assignments. The course is assessed through coursework and written tasks across four units. In the Summer term, you have the opportunity to complete a one-week work placement or live brief. Assessment is set and marked by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form Bolton 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, handling administration in a law firm.
  • Court clerk, assisting with court proceedings and documentation.
  • Police officer, applying knowledge of criminal law in a frontline role.
  • Probation services officer, working with offenders in the justice system.
  • Legal administrator, managing case files and correspondence for legal teams.

What you could study next

  • LLB Law Degree, the main route to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Law, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Paralegal Practice, for those looking to work as a paralegal without a full law degree.
  • A Level Law, which some learners take alongside or after this BTEC to strengthen a university application.
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