This is a two year full-time course made up of BTEC Applied Law, BTEC Applied
Psychology and WJEC Criminology. It is equivalent to three A levels and
provides the basis of an excellent route for learners to pursue a career in the
legal profession or criminal justice system. By choosing to study this
course you will develop an understanding of why people commit crime, whether
nature or nuture influences people's choices, what happens during a criminal
investigation and the process involved when a person has been arrested and taken
to court.
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Applied Law with Criminology and Applied Psychology Level 3
Level 3 - Advanced
Applied Law with Criminology and Applied Psychology Level 3
On this course you will study a variety of topics including understanding
crime and deviance. You will focus on the impact that criminal behaviour has on
society and explore how criminal behaviour can be explained. Whilst studying law you will gain an understanding of the institutions that
govern the UK, how the courts implement justice and you will gain the skill of
“thinking like a lawyer”. The Psychology part of the course introduces to you the study of minds and
behaviour. An understanding of human behaviour is fundamental to many jobs in
society and the study of psychology at degree level.
Location
Entry
Fees
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
Free*
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Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
Free*
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Matthew Boulton College
01-09-2025
Free*
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Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
Free*
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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
A minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 (this must include maths and English at minimum grade 5).
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example: HND in Law/Legal Studies , LLB, BA in Criminology, Legal Studies Degree, BA or BSc in Psychology.
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses, for example: HND in Law/Legal Studies , LLB, BA in Criminology, Legal Studies Degree, BA or BSc in Psychology.
We work with local law firms and universities who support us with the delivery of the course and assist with live projects.
Applied Law:-
Unit 1 – Dispute Solving in Civil Law
Unit 2 – Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System
Unit 3 – Applying the Law
Unit 7 – Aspects of Tort
Applied Diploma in Criminology:-
Unit 1 – Changing Awareness of Crime
Unit 2 – Criminological Theories
Unit 3 –Crime Scene to Courtroom
Unit 4 – Crime and Punishment
Applied Psychology
Unit 1 – Psychological Approaches and Applications
Unit 2 – Conducting Psychological Research
Unit 3 – Health Psychology
Unit 4 – Criminal and Forensic Psychology