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BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Stevenage for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Barnwell School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
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 Stevenage. Classes run at Barnwell School, full-time over two years.

This BTEC applied psychology qualification covers how people think, behave, and relate to the world around them. You'll explore topics such as social influence, criminal psychology, and psychological research methods. The course suits learners who want a practical, applied approach to psychology alongside other subjects.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology.

Who this course is for

If you're interested in how the media influences and shapes the way we think about and react to the world we live in, then A level media studies may be for you. You don't need to have studied media at GCSE, though you should have a critical interest in media and good essay writing skills. The course complements subjects such as English language or literature, history and modern languages as well as social science subjects such as politics, psychology and sociology. It's useful for a variety of media related jobs and courses but will also give you transferable skills such as communication, creativity and analytical thinking that can be used in a range of careers.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how social and cultural factors shape human behaviour.
  • You'll study criminal psychology and how it applies to real-world contexts.
  • You'll learn key psychological research methods and how to evaluate evidence.
  • You'll examine theories of memory, learning, and development.
  • You'll analyse how psychological concepts apply to health and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop essay writing and analytical skills used in psychology.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally examined units. Pearson Edexcel sets the external exams. Assignments are completed throughout the course and marked by your teachers.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnwell School 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 manage their mental health day to day.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable adults or young people in the community.
  • Teaching assistant, works alongside teachers to support pupils in school.
  • Youth worker, delivers activities and guidance for young people.
  • Research assistant, helps gather and analyse data in academic or commercial research.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society and the main route to becoming a chartered psychologist.
  • BSc Criminology, builds on criminal psychology topics covered in this BTEC.
  • BSc Sociology, explores social behaviour and structures at degree level.
  • A Level Psychology, if you want to combine a traditional A level route alongside or after this qualification.
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