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BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Sutton for 16 to 18 Year Olds

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 Sutton. Classes run at Overton Grange School, full-time over two years.

The course covers how psychology is applied in real contexts. You'll explore topics such as criminal psychology, health psychology, and child psychology. Units include both coursework and external exams. The course is for learners aged 16 to 19 years old, and you'll need five or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 to join.

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

Who this course is for

16-19 years

Entry requirements

5+ GCSEs 9-4

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core principles of psychology and how they apply to everyday life.
  • You'll study criminal psychology, including how psychology is used in the justice system.
  • You'll examine health psychology and the factors that affect wellbeing.
  • You'll investigate child psychology and how children develop.
  • You'll analyse psychological research and evaluate evidence.
  • You'll apply psychological theory to real-world scenarios and case studies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Overton Grange School. Assessment combines internally marked coursework with externally set and marked exams. Some units are assessed through assignments and projects you complete during the course. External assessments are sat at set points in the academic year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Overton Grange 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 mental health challenges day to day.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable adults or young people in community settings.
  • Teaching assistant, works alongside teachers to support pupils in school.
  • Youth worker, delivers programmes and support for young people.

What you could study next

  • BSc Psychology, the standard undergraduate route into professional psychology practice.
  • BSc Criminology, builds on criminal psychology themes from this BTEC.
  • BSc Health Psychology, deepens the health-focused content covered in the course.
  • A-level Psychology, if you want to combine study routes before applying to university.
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