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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Preston

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Preston. Classes run at Cardinal Newman College, full-time over two years. The course is free for students aged 16 to 19 years old.

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. This qualification explores how psychological theories explain everyday life. You'll study four units across two years. Topics include social, cognitive, biological, and learning approaches. You'll also cover aggression, consumer behaviour, health psychology, and criminal behaviour. Two units are assessed by exam. Two are assessed through written coursework, including a piece of research you design and carry out yourself.

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

Who this course is for

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. The Applied Psychology BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate offers you thorough understanding in applying the principles and theories of psychology.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the social, cognitive, biological, and learning approaches in psychology.
  • You'll apply psychological theories to explain aggression, gender, and consumer behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to design and conduct your own psychological research.
  • You'll study quantitative and qualitative research methods and how to analyse data.
  • You'll examine stress, addiction, and theories of persuasion in health psychology.
  • You'll investigate biological and individual explanations for criminal behaviour.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating evidence and drawing conclusions from research.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom across four units over two years. Unit 1 (Psychological Approaches and Applications) is assessed by a 90-minute exam. Unit 3 (Health Psychology) is assessed by a two-hour exam. Units 2 and 4 are internally assessed through written tasks. For Unit 2, you'll design, conduct, and write up your own piece of psychological research.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman College 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, assists people experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Criminal justice worker, works within courts, probation, or youth offending services.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
  • Market research assistant, gathers and analyses consumer behaviour data.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, a degree that builds directly on the applied psychology grounding you gain here.
  • BSc Criminology or Criminal Justice, for those drawn to the criminal psychology units.
  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care, a vocational route into health-related careers.
  • A-Level Psychology, if you want to combine this BTEC with a traditional A-Level qualification.
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