BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law
at St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College, London · sixth form college
What the college says
Law is an exciting and dynamic subject. Laws are rules, usually made by government, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves. Law plays an essential role in every area of our lives as well as those of organisations and institutions. You will study key aspects of the English legal system plus areas of Criminal and Civil law, including: How laws are made and how the legal system works Police powers, law enforcement and different types of offences Solving disputes in civil law Rights and responsibilities You will learn how to understand and apply the law to real-life situations, and develop the necessary skills of analysis, researching, understanding complex text and attention to detail.
What you need to get on
To qualify to study 3 A level/ Applied subjects, you will need to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Maths at grade 4 or above. In addition/ within those 6 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 4 or above in English Language and English Literature.
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
Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
10 MALWOOD ROAD, LONDON, SW12 8EN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LONDON
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