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Applied Law

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will explore how civil disputes are resolved, both in the courts and by alternative means. You will examine the making and working of precedent and its application in the law of negligence. You will research how laws are made and interpreted, who advises and decides on the outcome of criminal cases and the punishments that can be imposed if laws are broken specifically looking at non-fatal offences. You will examine the law related to specific crimes, including homicide (murder and manslaughter) and offences against property (theft, robbery, burglary, criminal damage and fraud). You will explore the police procedures for dealing with such offences. You will explore the requirements of a valid marriage and civil partnerships, the laws governing the breakdown of relationships, as well as how disputes over children are resolved by the courts.

What you need to get on

An Average GCSE Point Score of 3.5 is required and a 4 in English Language or Literature.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne

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