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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Luton – The Chalk Hills Academy

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Luton. Classes run at The Chalk Hills Academy, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC applied psychology qualification covers how people think, feel, and behave. You'll explore key topics such as social influence, memory, and criminal psychology. The course also looks at how psychology applies to health and everyday life.

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

Who this course is for

Students interested in a BTEC Psychology.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how social influence shapes human behaviour.
  • You'll study how memory works and why it sometimes fails.
  • You'll examine psychological approaches to criminal behaviour.
  • You'll learn how psychology connects to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop skills in research methods used by psychologists.
  • You'll analyse real psychological studies and their findings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at The Chalk Hills Academy. The course combines teacher-led lessons with independent study. Assessment includes a mix of externally marked exams and internally assessed assignments. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Chalk Hills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology assistant, supports qualified psychologists in research or clinical settings.
  • Mental health support worker, helps people managing mental health conditions.
  • Learning support assistant, works with students who need extra help in school.
  • Youth worker, supports young people in community or educational settings.
  • Social care worker, assists individuals and families in need of support.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, a full undergraduate degree and the main route into professional psychology roles.
  • BSc Criminology, builds on the criminal psychology topics covered in this BTEC.
  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care, a Level 4 option for those interested in applied health settings.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma in Psychology, an alternative route to university for those who want to change direction first.
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