48 NOTREDAMECOLL.AC.UK APPLIED LAW QUALIFICATION: BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED LAW DURATION: TWO YEAR COURSE - EQUIVALENT TO ONE A-LEVEL EXAMINATION BOARD: EDEXCEL/PEARSON WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE? You will need a grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language. WHAT WILL I STUDY? This is a two year course covering the main aspects of the English legal system, and civil and criminal law. This course equips students with the legal knowledge and skills required to work in any part of the legal sector. Students achieve the qualification by way of external and internal assessment. The external assessment takes the form of an exam based on pre-seen material, and the internal assessment is assignment based. There are three compulsory units: Dispute Solving in Civil Law, Investigating Aspects of Criminal Law and the Legal System, and Applying the Law. The qualification is completed with a further unit on Aspects of Family Law. WHAT NEXT? The course provides access to a Law degree and other degree courses. However, due to the practical nature of the course, students often apply for legal apprenticeships. DID YOU KNOW? The highest amount of compensation awarded in the UK was £37 million – this was given to a boy for his life long care after he became infected by a virus in hospital. £37m QUALIFICATION: A-LEVEL DURATION: TWO YEAR COURSE EXAMINATION BOARD: AQA WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE? You will need GCSE Maths at grade 6 or above and a graphical calculator which can be bought from the College. WHAT WILL I STUDY? The A-level Mathematics course builds on the skills, knowledge and techniques you have studied at GCSE. You will develop your understanding of mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment. You will use mathematical argument and reasoning together with mathematical language and proof. You will study topics from the fields of pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics. The increased importance of the use of technology means all students will need a graphical calculator for this course. Assessment at the end of the two years is by three two hour exams. WHAT NEXT? Students from Notre Dame progress to a range of universities including Russell Group institutions. As well as mathematical degree courses, A-level Maths enables you to progress on to degree courses and careers in Physics, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Medicine and many others. MATHEMATICS DID YOU KNOW? Taking A-level Maths can add an average of £6,000 to your annual salary. £37m
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