Law (Applied Law): BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
Available start dates
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Application Instructions
Applications Open - Awaiting information from school
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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice
How to Apply -
External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here
Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.
Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.
Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com
Course Summary
The study of law is both challenging and fascinating. This course requires you to have an open mind and an interest in different types of law.
You will study three core units and choose one more from a choice of four over the two years. Key areas of study include: dispute solving in civil law, investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system and applying the law to predetermined scenarios. The optional units covers aspects of family law. This vocational course will introduce you to the British legal system and requires an understanding and practical application of a variety of different laws.
Course Details
This course comprises six units, three of which are mandatory and all of which are assessed internally.
Unit 1 (M) Dispute Solving in Civil Law
Unit 2 (M) Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System
Unit 3 (M) Applying the Law
Unit 4 Aspects of Family Law
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Unit 1 – (25%) Externally set and assessed
Unit 2 – (25%) Internally set and assessed
Entry requirements
GCSE at Grade 5+ in a humanities subject and Grade 4+ in GCSE English. Candidates without these grades will be considered through interview.
Your next steps...
The Extended Certificate is equivalent to a full A level. A qualification in law is highly respected by employers within business, the social science sector, and legal sector and can be combined with other advanced level qualifications to pursue studies in further or higher education.
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