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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Portsmouth

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Certificate in Applied Psychology in Portsmouth. Classes run full-time at COPC Sixth Form Campus. The course is free for eligible 16 to 18 year olds.

This Level 3 BTEC applied psychology qualification covers the theories behind human behaviour. You'll explore psychological approaches, research methods, mental health disorders, and how lifestyle choices affect health and wellbeing. The course takes one year of full-time daytime study. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

For you if you want to develop an understanding of psychological approaches which underpin professional practice.

Units include:

application of psychological approaches research methods diagnosing and treating disorders understanding and explaining behaviours and lifestyle choices which affect health and wellbeing. Applied psychology uses foundation theories which will allow you to consider explanations for behaviours such as aggression, mental health disorders, and health-related lifestyle choices. You will plan and carry out research, evaluating the strengths and limitations of conducting psychological studies.

Volunteering or a work experience placement is a positive addition to your CV. You could also undertake an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) which allows you to pursue your own research topic.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key psychological approaches and how they underpin professional practice.
  • You'll study research methods used in psychology.
  • You'll examine how mental health disorders are diagnosed and treated.
  • You'll analyse explanations for behaviours such as aggression and health-related choices.
  • You'll investigate how lifestyle choices affect health and wellbeing.
  • You'll apply psychological theory to real-world scenarios.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set assessments, as is standard for Pearson Edexcel BTEC National qualifications at Level 3. Units are assessed individually, so your work builds up throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. COPC Sixth Form Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, assists people with mental health or learning needs.
  • Healthcare assistant, supports patients in clinical or community settings.
  • Youth worker, works with young people in educational or community roles.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with behavioural or learning difficulties.
  • Counselling support worker, assists qualified counsellors in a therapeutic setting.
  • Social care worker, provides support to vulnerable adults or children.

What you could study next

  • A Levels in Psychology, the traditional academic route toward a psychology degree.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Psychology), prepares adults for university study in psychology or related fields.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care, a Level 4 option for those moving into health-related roles.
  • BSc Psychology degree, the next step for those aiming to work as a qualified psychologist.
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