Level 3 Certificate in Law

Course code

MA057

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

This Law course will give you the opportunity to gain a detailed insight into the workings of the court system and the legal personnel who are involved in criminal, civil and consumer law.

You will be exposed to a wide range of complex concepts and ideas to provoke and stimulate you. You will also gain high level thinking skills that are valued in all employment fields and will support your higher education and career goals.

Your areas of study will include:

The setting of rules by judges and how Acts are interpreted by judges, alongside offences and defences to crimes.

How laws are made by Parliament and the law of negligence.

The law of contract.

Assessment is 50% assignment and 50% controlled assessment.

There will be a learning opportunity to take part in an interactive workshop run by local magistrates in relation to the sentencing process

Future career opportunities may include:

Police Service
Prison and Probation Service
Crown Prosecution Service
Criminal profiling

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
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As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.