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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 over two years.

Psychology explores how behaviour, performance, and mental processes connect. This course applies that knowledge to real areas of life. You'll study how psychological approaches are used in sport, criminal justice, mental health, and child development. Three mandatory units form the core of the course. You'll also choose from optional units that let you focus on areas that interest you most.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended 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.

Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units, covering the following content areas:

  • Applications of psychological approaches
  • Conducting psychological research
  • Health psychology

The mandatory content allows you to concentrate on the development of your knowledge and understanding of psychology, as well as the application of skills that are important in psychology, over an extended period.

An optional unit will also be selected.

Entry requirements

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 psychological approaches and how they explain human behaviour.
  • You'll study how psychology is applied in sport to improve performance.
  • You'll learn how psychology informs the understanding and treatment of criminal behaviour.
  • You'll examine child development and the psychological factors that shape it.
  • You'll look at how mental health issues are understood and treated.
  • You'll carry out psychological research and learn how to analyse findings.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and forming reasoned arguments.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of external exams and internally assessed assignments. Mandatory units include both written exams and coursework tasks. You'll attend classroom sessions at Kesgrave High School throughout the two years. Assessment methods follow the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National specification.

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

  • Mental health support worker, assists people with mental health conditions in care settings.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in schools.
  • Youth worker, supports young people in community or educational settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, works alongside clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable adults or children in the community.
  • Research assistant, supports data collection and analysis in psychology or social research.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, the standard undergraduate route into professional psychology roles.
  • BSc Criminology, builds on the criminal behaviour content in this qualification.
  • BSc Sport Psychology, develops the sporting performance strand further.
  • A Level Psychology, some learners take this alongside or after a BTEC to strengthen university applications.
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma, a practical route into care and support roles.
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