Course information
Law / Legal Studies
Aston Manor Academy - Birmingham
01213598108
Phillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4PZ
Course summary

This provides a basic introduction to the legal sector. In addition to specific legal content, the requirements of the qualification enable learners to develop transferable skills that are highly regarded by higher education providers and employers. The BTEC Applied Law Level 3 provides a vocational context in which learners develop the knowledge and skills required for degree courses, including reading legal texts, effective writing, research skills, analytical skills, creative development and preparation for assessment methods used in degrees. YEAR 1 Dispute Solving in Civil Law (controlled assessment) Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System (coursework) YEAR 2 Applying the Law (controlled assessment) Aspects of Family Law (coursework)

Entry requirements

To secure your place at Aston Manor Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (including English and maths at grade 4). GCSE grade 4 English

How you'll be assessed

There are two main forms of assessment – external and internal. Students will complete two internal units and two external units (controlled assessments).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressPhillips Street, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4PZ