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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Ipswich – Kesgrave High School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Kesgrave High School, full-time during the day.

Psychology explores why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. This Level 3 BTEC applied psychology course takes that further, looking at how psychological knowledge is used in the real world. You'll study mental health, child development, criminal behaviour, and sporting performance. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Psychology is the study of the relationship between behaviour, performance and mental processes. Applied psychology is the application of this knowledge in order to understand events, treat mental health issues, improve sporting performance, and understand how children develop and how to treat criminals.

Entry requirements

Our entrance requirements are 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above. It is also desirable for students to achieve a Grade 5 or above in the subject (or related subjects) that they wish to study at Sixth Form.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core principles of psychology and human behaviour.
  • You'll study how mental health conditions are understood and treated.
  • You'll examine how children develop psychologically at different stages.
  • You'll look at criminal behaviour and how psychology is applied in the justice system.
  • You'll investigate how psychology is used to improve sporting performance.
  • You'll develop skills in research methods and psychological analysis.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Kesgrave High School. Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificates are assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Your assignments will be based on real psychological scenarios and case studies. Exams test your understanding of core psychological theory.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kesgrave High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helps people with mental health or learning needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients in clinical or community settings.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in schools or community organisations.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with learning and development in school.
  • Criminal justice support officer, assists in offender management or rehabilitation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 A Level Psychology, a natural next step if you want to deepen your academic study.
  • BSc Psychology degree, the main route into becoming a qualified psychologist.
  • Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Counselling or Mental Health, for those moving into therapeutic support roles.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, useful if you're heading into support work or care.
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