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Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Stratford-upon-Avon

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 Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run at Stratford-upon-Avon College, full-time during the day.

The course covers psychology, criminology, and law over two years. Year one units include psychological approaches, criminological theories, and civil law. Year two builds on this with health psychology, crime and punishment, and psychopathology. You'll study both externally assessed and internally assessed units throughout. Teaching uses lectures, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one sessions.

You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 or above, plus at least three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Applied Psychology.

Who this course is for

This course for those learners wanting careers in: Civilian Police Roles, Victim Support, Airports/Border Force, Security, Education, Youth work i.e. Mentoring, Support Work, Charities, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational Psychology and Occupational Psychology.

Entry requirements

English Language and Maths both at minimum grade 5 plus a minimum of 3 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore key psychological approaches and how they apply to real situations.
  • You'll study criminological theories and how crime is understood and explained.
  • You'll examine the legal system, including civil law, criminal law, and aspects of tort.
  • You'll learn about health psychology and psychopathology.
  • You'll investigate crime from scene to courtroom, including crime and punishment.
  • You'll develop research skills through conducting psychological research.
  • You'll build understanding of how awareness of crime changes over time.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, delivered by specialist staff. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, and one-to-one sessions. Some units are externally assessed. Others are internally assessed through tasks set in realistic workplace contexts. Assessment methods across the programme may include written assignments, presentations, and practical activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stratford-upon-Avon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, provides care and guidance to vulnerable individuals.
  • Civilian police staff, works in police services in non-officer roles.
  • Victim support worker, helps people affected by crime.
  • Youth mentor, supports young people in education or community settings.
  • Legal secretary, provides administrative support in legal environments.
  • Border Force or airport security officer, screens passengers and goods.
  • Charity worker, delivers services for community or social causes.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Psychology, the standard route toward becoming a chartered psychologist or clinical psychologist.
  • A degree in Criminology or Criminal Justice, building on the criminology units in this BTEC.
  • A degree in Law, for those interested in the legal elements of the course.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in a related subject, for a shorter higher education step.
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