Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Law Course in Farnborough. Classes run at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, full-time over two years. This level 3 btec applied law course covers the English legal system in depth, from civil disputes and negligence to criminal law including murder, theft, and fraud. The course is free for learners eligible for ESFA funding aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll study four units across the two years, exploring how law is made, interpreted, and applied to real scenarios. The level 3 btec applied law qualification carries UCAS points, supporting university applications.
Who this course is for
16 - 19 ESFA funded learners
Entry requirements
To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES.
You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE English language and GCSE English literature.
You should have at least a grade 4 in another essay based subject, for example, history
There is no specific GCSE maths requirement to study this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore how civil disputes are resolved, in court and through alternative means.
You'll learn how judges make law and how negligence claims work.
You'll study how laws are made, interpreted, and enforced in the English legal system.
You'll examine the roles of solicitors, barristers, magistrates, judges, and juries.
You'll apply criminal law to scenarios covering assault, battery, ABH, GBH, and wounding.
You'll analyse serious offences including murder, manslaughter, theft, robbery, burglary, fraud, and criminal damage.
You'll consider legal defences such as duress and intoxication.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at The Sixth Form College Farnborough. The BTEC format is coursework-led, so assessment is through assignments and applied tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll apply legal rules to scenarios throughout the course, building the practical skills that both universities and employers look for.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form College Farnborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Paralegal: supporting solicitors with casework and legal research.
Legal executive: specialised legal work in a law firm or organisation.
Court clerk: administrative and procedural support in court settings.
Legal secretary: document preparation and case management support.
Police officer: law enforcement with a strong legal knowledge base.
Civil service administrator: policy and regulatory roles across government.
What you could study next
LLB Law Degree: the main route toward qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. This BTEC carries UCAS points and is accepted by many universities.
SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination): the assessment route to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales, typically after a law degree or equivalent.
CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice: an alternative professional route into legal work as a chartered legal executive.
