Law and Criminal Justice Studies - Level 3

This is a two year course that leads to either a Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law and a Level 3 Certificate in Policing (Foundation Pathway), or a Level 3 Diploma in Policing (Higher Pathway).

Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Applied Law / NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Policing (Foundation Pathway)

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

including:

• 1 Grade 4 in English
• 1 Grade 3 or above in maths

Please note, with this pathway you will be required to resit GCSE maths.

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Law / NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Policing (Higher Pathway)

• 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

This is a two-year programme. You will receive an award after successful completion of each year.

Foundation Pathway

• Aspects of criminal law in the legal system
• Dispute solving and civil law
• Applying the law
• Aspects of family law
• Prepare for a career in the police service
• Develop leadership skills
• Equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Classroom sessions
• Practical sessions
• One-to-one tutorials
• Experience of work
• Role play.

• Exams
• Reports
• Presentations
• Portfolio.

We will help you on your journey to work within the criminal justice industry and/or legal sector by providing you with the opportunity to work alongside a range of public, private and third sector organisations.

English and maths skills are vital in the criminal justice sector and legal profession, whether it is communicating with a client, calculating fines, drafting professional letters or providing evidence in court. We embed these skills into your course to ensure you have every opportunity to enhance your skills.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to a range of related degrees and will be guaranteed a place on an FdSc Criminology, Policing and Criminal Law at Newcastle College University Centre.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.