Applied Law Level 3 (A Level equivalent)

• What will I study and learn?

  There are 6 units in this course:

  • The court system and people involved in it
  • How the law is made
  • The basic structure of criminal law and the law of negligence
  • Murder and manslaughter, the rights of the accused when in police custody
  • Theft, robbery and burglary, police powers to stop and search premises
  • Aspects of Negligence and Nuisance

• How is the course assessed?

  All assessment is by coursework assignment. This may involve written work, presentations and role plays.

• What courses would combine well with this course?

  This would be studied alongside other A Level subjects. Law goes well with anything; common combinations include English Literature, History: Modern European, Sociology, Psychology, Government and Politics and Business, but it goes equally well with any subject including Applied Sciences.

• What skills will I need for the course?

  You need to be good at keeping up to date with assignments and presenting your ideas in a clear and well-structured way. An interest in the law is essential and an interest in current affairs is desirable so that you can give examples from real life to show how the law works.

• What formal entry requirements will I need?

  Minimum requirements - average point score of 5 including GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 5.

   

  Points calculation
  
  The average points score for entry to an A Level programme will be calculated using your 8 best GCSEs OR 6 GCSEs plus 1 technical qualification (equivalent to a maximum of 2 GCSEs and 10 points). From 2017 English Language, English Literature and Mathematics GCSE will be graded numerically (1 – 9. Grade 5 = a good grade C, grade 6 = grade B and grade 7 = grade A).
  
  
  
  To work out your average and find out more information, please see our Entry Requirements page.

• What could the course lead to in higher education or careers?

  The study of law can be a sound background for many careers. It can lead to various careers in law, such as working as a Solicitor, Barrister or Paralegal. It is also a useful foundation for many careers such as business, government, banking and the police force. Contrary to popular belief, entry onto a law degree is NOT hindered by having studied Law at A Level/BTEC. In fact, many of our students have successfully progressed onto reading law at university and have found it highly advantageous.

• Are you aged over 19?

  Students aged 19 or over on 31st August directly preceding their academic year may be required to pay tuition fees for that year of study. Advanced Learner Loans may be available for students studying at Level 3. If you are aged 19-23 as at 31 August and this is your first full Level 3 you may not have to pay fees.

  
  

  Students who are 19-24 years old with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) issued by the Local Authority are not required to pay course fees (ie tuition fees are free). Students will be required to provide a final copy of their EHCP provided by the LA as evidence.