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Note - you only need to make one application for A-levels. You can specify the additional A-Levels you wish to study when you fill out the application form
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Years: 2
24+ Loan Amount: 724.00****
Interview: Y
Course Summary
Year 1: BTEC Certificate in Applied Law
Year 2: BTEC Diploma in Applied Law
This programme has been designed for students with an interest in the running of the law and how crimes are dealt with. It provides a broad educational basis for moving into appropriate employment within the business and legal sectors. The course explores headline-grabbing crimes such as murder as well as day-to-day issues that arise such as problems with neighbours or entering into a contract.
Knowledge of the law is helpful as you will be able to understand and appreciate how cases are dealt with and it provides you with excellent career prospects.
Entry requirements
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C equivalent or above, including English at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4.
You will have an interview and initial assessment. Parents and carers are welcome to attend the interview but not the initial assessment. If you are successful, you will be allocated a place to study.
To progress to the second year, you will need to demonstrate a Pass grade or above in your first year.
Course Content
Mandatory Units:
Year 1
- Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law
- Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System
Mandatory Units
Year 2
- Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law (continued)
- Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System (continued)
- Unit 3: Applying the Law
- Unit 4: Aspects of Family Law OR
- Unit 7: Aspects of Tort
How will I be assessed?
In year 1 assessment will consist of 50% controlled, external assessment and 50% coursework.
In year 2 assessment will consist of 58% external, controlled assessment and 42% coursework.
Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?
Students are expected to purchase a USB memory stick on which to save their work.
What can I do after this course?
Some of the potential careers that can be pursued include:
- Solicitor
- Barrister
- Legal Executive
- Teacher
- Lecturer
- Licensed Conveyancer
- Advice Worker
- Chartered Accountant
- Civil Service Administrator
- Human Resources Officer
Note - you only need to make one application for A-levels. You can specify the additional A-Levels you wish to study when you fill out the application form
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Evie Wisniewska
Aspirations Pay Off For Travel and Tourism Student
Former Travel and Tourism student Evie Wisniewska was inspired to aim high by her teachers at the Roundhouse Technical and Professional Skills College so much so that she is working at managerial level early in her career.
Evie, a former pupil at Merrill Academy,came to the UK from Poland with her family when she was 12 and the initial language barrier took its toll on her confidence and self belief. She enrolled on the Travel and Tourism study programme at the Roundhouse and was initially unsure if this was something she wanted to do.
However, her teacher took the time to motivate her to achieve her potential and inspired her to aim for higher education. Evie also embraced the work experience opportunities organised through her College study programme at Jury’s Inn and Alter Rock climbing centre in Derby which gave her a valuable insight into various aspects of the tourism industry.
She then progressed onto the University of Derby’s Buxton campus and graduated with a BA Hons First Class Honours degree in International Tourism Management before working at Skills Coaches as the Business Development Officer.
Evie is now working as Operations Manager at The Stay Company in the city where she is responsible for the marketing, letting and upkeep of the apart-hotel development of 29 high quality serviced apartments.
“The work experience I gained at both college and university has greatly prepared me for the world of work and to gain a managerial job with wide responsibilities so early in my career.
“At The Stay Company I am able to use my creative, financial, analytical and customer service skills in this role and my goal is to progress with The Stay Company as it expands across the East Midlands.”
Derby College gave me the self-belief that I could set my sights high in this industry and I am so grateful for the support I had from my teachers.
