Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Applied Psychology Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Thomas Rotherham College, full-time during the day.

Psychology is the scientific study of minds and behaviour. The course covers the fundamentals of psychological theory, how psychologists collect and use data, and how findings are applied to understand individuals and society. You'll also explore topics such as criminal psychology, health psychology, and social influence. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE Science and a grade 3 in GCSE Maths to join. 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 minds and behaviour. As such, it is a part of our everyday lives. An understanding of human behaviour is fundamental to many jobs in society and a BTEC course in Psychology will not only help you academically, but also in developing an understanding of individuals and society.

ou will begin by learning about the fundamentals of psychology how psychologists collect their data and use their findings to benefit society. You will develop an understanding of psychological approaches which underpin professional practice, including the influence of the brain, genes and hormones on human behaviour. Using theories, you will 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 a variety of research methods.

Entry requirements

Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements including grade 4 in GCSE Science and 3 in Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the core principles of psychological theory and research.
  • You'll learn how psychologists collect, analyse, and apply data.
  • You'll study how psychology explains individual and social behaviour.
  • You'll examine criminal psychology and how it applies to real-world contexts.
  • You'll investigate health psychology and the factors that affect wellbeing.
  • You'll develop skills in evaluating psychological evidence and forming arguments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, guided study, and coursework assignments. Assessment is primarily through internally assessed units marked by your tutors, alongside externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. There is no single final exam; your work is assessed across the two years of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Thomas Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology support worker, assists qualified psychologists in clinical or community settings.
  • Mental health support worker, provides day-to-day support to people with mental health needs.
  • Learning support assistant, helps students with additional needs in schools or colleges.
  • Youth worker, supports young people's personal and social development.
  • Probation services officer, works with offenders in the criminal justice system.
  • Social care worker, supports vulnerable adults or children in care settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology, a degree that opens routes to becoming a chartered psychologist or counsellor.
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology, for those interested in the criminal justice angle of the course.
  • BSc (Hons) Social Work, building on the social and behavioural foundations covered in this qualification.
  • Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care, a shorter higher-level option if you want to move into care-based roles.

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