BTEC National Certificate in Applied Law
at City of Portsmouth College, Portsmouth · college
What the college says
For those who prefer a combination of coursework and exams rather than purely written examinations at the end of two years of study, the course explores the foundation units of law including criminal, tort and contract law.
What you need to get on
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English language.
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
COPC Sixth Form Campus
Portsmouth College Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6PZ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 9 September 2026 · Portsmouth
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
London · London · 39 weeks
- Their version
Halesowen · West Midlands · 36 weeks
- Their version
Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College
Hove · South East · 72 weeks
- Their version
Chichester · South East · 2 years
- Their version
South East · 2 years
- Their version
Brockenhurst · South East · 1 year
- Their version
Newcastle Upon Tyne · North East · 1 year
- Their version
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · South East · 35 weeks