Applied Law (Level 3 Extended Certificate)
If you're interested in the running of the law and how crimes are dealt with, this course provides a broad educational basis for appropriate employment within the business and legal sectors. It explores headline-grabbing crimes such as murder as well as day-to-day issues like problems with neighbours.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
Year 1: BTEC National Certificate in Applied Law
Year 2: BTEC National Extended Certificate 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.
If you are interested in studying Applied Law, you may also be interested in our alternative pathway, the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services. All A-level applicants are encouraged to research alternative pathways before accepting their offer to study A-levels.
Entry Requirements
You will need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language at grade 5 and Maths at grade 4.
A recent school report will be required which demonstrates a committed attitude to learning.
It is assumed that students will enrol on a two-year A-level programme of study consisting of three or more subjects. However, students will be expected to demonstrate a committed attitude to learning and make positive progress in their first year of study. To progress to the second year, you will need to demonstrate a Merit grade or above in your first year.
What will you learn?
Year 1 units:
- Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law
- Unit 2: Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System
Year 2 units:
- Unit 3: Applying the Law
- Unit 4: Aspects of Family Law OR
- Unit 7: Aspects of Tort
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site at the Joseph Wright Centre.
What will you need to bring with you?
Students are expected to purchase a USB memory stick on which to save their work.
How will you be assessed?
In Year 1 assessment will consist of 50% controlled, external assessment and 50% coursework.
In Year 2 assessment will consist of 66% external, controlled assessment and 33% coursework.
Where next?
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
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 17, 2025 10:15 am
