Applied Law Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate (=1)
at St Brendan'S Sixth Form College, Bristol · sixth form college
What the college says
The BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Law is designed to appeal to learners who are interested in a career in law or who are planning to go to university and want to gain a good understanding of law, on a course that carries the same UCAS points as the A-level. The BTEC Extended Certificate is the equivalent to an A-level. This requires students to complete the three mandatory units in the first year, plus three optional specialist units in the second year. The units are listed below.
What you need to get on
You will need five GCSE passes at grade 4 or equivalent including GCSE English Language. A GCSE in a humanities based subject is preferred.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
St Brendans Sixth Form College Broomhill Road, Bristol, BS4 5RQ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bristol
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