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Level 2 Business and Law Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP1265.00. Material Fee: GBP40.00. Resident Fee: GBP40.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Business and Law Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College St. Margaret's Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers the English legal system, employment law, business finance, human resources, property offences, and general defences. You'll also complete work experience and enrichment activities, including visits to Leicester Crown and Magistrate Courts. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths. You'll finish with the AIM Extended Certificate in Business and Law.

Who this course is for

This course is the starting point if you are looking to pursue a career in law but do not have the entry requirements to do a level 3 in law and business.

Designed to give you a good understanding of the law and business environment, the course will cover topics ranging from English Legal Systems and Employment Law to Business Finance. This course will give you the initial groundwork to enable you to progress onto level 3 or into employment/apprenticeship.

You will take part in activities that help you to develop your personal skills, such as building your character and confidence. This will help you to live well and move into your chosen career.

If you are 16-19 years old these activities will be timetabled as will work experience and placement. You can also choose to take part in other activities.

Entry requirements

The course requires you to have 4 GCSEs including both English and maths at grade 3 (D) or above, a 90% attendance rate from your last place of work or study is desirable and one reference from your last place of study or work.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the structure and principles of the English Legal System
  • You'll study Employment Law and how it applies in the workplace
  • You'll examine Business Finance and how organisations manage money
  • You'll learn about Human Resources and managing people
  • You'll cover General Defences and Property Offences in criminal law
  • You'll investigate career options through the compulsory Investigating a Career unit
  • You'll develop personal skills through enrichment activities and work experience

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Leicester College St. Margaret's Campus, with sessions running from 9am to 5pm. You'll study through a mix of classroom-based lessons and work experience or placement. Units are assessed through coursework and activities linked to each topic. If you're aged 16 to 19, enrichment activities and work experience are timetabled as part of your programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College St. Margaret's Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that a material fee of £40 and a residential fee of £80 may apply alongside the course fees.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Legal administrator: supporting solicitors and legal teams with casework
  • Business administrator: handling operations and office functions in any sector
  • HR assistant: helping with recruitment, records, and employee queries
  • Court usher: supporting the running of court proceedings
  • Compliance assistant: checking that organisations follow rules and regulations
  • Office manager: overseeing day-to-day business operations

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National in Business or Law: the direct next step if you achieve a merit and maintain 90% attendance on this course
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: broadens your options for university or higher-level employment
  • Level 3 Certificate in Law: a focused route if you want to continue toward a legal career
  • Apprenticeship in Business Administration or Legal Services: earn while you learn in a workplace setting
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