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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Hull – Hull College – Daytime

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the science of human behaviour and mental processes. You'll explore topics such as social influence, memory, criminal psychology, and psychological research methods. It typically takes one year to complete. The course is a strong foundation for university study in psychology or related subjects.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology.

Who this course is for

Understanding the world of the criminal can lead to an exciting career in the criminal justice system. The L3 Criminology & Social Science study programme will teach you what you need to know to begin your career in criminology and law. Gain an insight in to what drives people to commit crime and experience the real life criminal justice process by visiting the courts. This course delivers a unique insight to criminology with relevant links to the industry and is the only course of its kind in the area. The course also helps you improve yournemployability skills to help you to gain related employment. With links to the Foundation Degree and University Programme for progression after you graduate, this course is a fantastic stepping stone into your career working with victims and offenders.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: An interest in ciminology, law & psychology

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how social influence shapes human behaviour.
  • You'll study memory, perception, and cognitive processes.
  • You'll examine criminal and forensic psychology.
  • You'll learn how psychologists design and carry out research.
  • You'll analyse psychological theories and apply them to real situations.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and forming arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group discussions, and guided study. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set exams. Your assignments will ask you to apply psychological knowledge to case studies and scenarios. Exams test your understanding of core topics across the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology support worker, assists qualified psychologists in clinical or community settings.
  • Mental health support worker, provides day-to-day support to people with mental health needs.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in schools or colleges.
  • Youth worker, supports young people's wellbeing and personal development.
  • Social care worker, works with vulnerable adults or children in care settings.
  • Research assistant, supports data collection and analysis in academic or commercial research.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, the most direct next step for those aiming to become a chartered psychologist.
  • BSc Criminology, suits those drawn to the criminal psychology units in this course.
  • BSc Social Work, for those interested in applying psychology in social care practice.
  • A Level Psychology, an alternative academic route if you want to combine psychology with other A Level subjects before university.
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