Applied Law BTEC

This vocational course in Law provides good preparation for law-related subjects at university and is a solid foundation for a a range of law-based apprenticeships. You will study a broad range of topics and will learn to think like a lawyer!

BTEC Law covers a broad range of legal topics with a focus on law making, the legal system, Criminal Law and Civil Law. You will learn to think like a lawyer and develop skills for problem solving and analysis.

Course Content
Year 1

Unit 1: Negligence and the Civil Courts (exam based)
Law Making, Non-Fatal Offences & the Criminal Courts (coursework)
 

Year 2

Criminal Law & Police Powers (exam based)
Tort Law (coursework)

Methods & Patterns of Assessment
Better suited to students who prefer a mixture of coursework and exams.
There is an opportunity to take limited notes into each exam.
Students can bank marks for the course across the whole 2 years.
Where Could It Take Me?
There is a greater focus on professional skills making this well suited for progression to law-based apprenticeships or degrees such as Criminology or Criminal Justice. It is also possible to progress onto Law at university with BTEC Law.

Route Requirements:  5 GCSE’s at a Grade 5 or above

EXAMINATION BOARD

Pearson

TEACHER TO CONTACT:

Bitisa@bmatesj.org.uk