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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Lewisham

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 Lewisham. Classes run at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

This BTEC applied psychology course covers how people think, feel, and behave. You'll explore topics like criminal psychology, mental health, and social influence. Units are assessed through coursework and external exams. You'll need four GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English, to join.

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

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll study the core principles of psychology and human behaviour.
  • You'll explore mental health conditions and how they are understood and treated.
  • You'll examine criminal psychology and how it applies to real cases.
  • You'll analyse social influence, including conformity and obedience.
  • You'll develop research skills used in psychological study.
  • You'll apply psychological theories to health and social care contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form. The course is assessed through a mix of coursework and externally examined units. Coursework lets you build your understanding over time. External exams test your knowledge of key topics. Both methods count toward your final qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form 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.
  • Psychology research assistant, supports studies and data collection in research teams.
  • Social care worker, helps individuals and families access support services.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Criminal justice support officer, works within courts, probation, or rehabilitation services.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in schools or colleges.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, the main degree route for those wanting to become a chartered psychologist.
  • BSc Criminology, builds on criminal psychology themes from this qualification.
  • BSc Nursing or Midwifery, a common next step for students with a health and social care interest.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care, if you want to focus more on care practice before university.
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