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Free Level 3 BTEC Applied Psychology Course in Bexhill-on-Sea

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time during the day, over two years. You'll explore the science behind behaviour and mental processes, covering mental health, child development, criminal behaviour, and the psychology of sport. You'll also study research methods and carry out your own research project. Entry requires at least five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including English, Science, and Maths. The Pearson Edexcel btec national extended certificate in applied psychology qualification opens doors to university and a range of psychology-related careers.

Who this course is for

Psychology is the scientific study of the relationship between behaviour, performance and mental processes. In Psychology, you will study options such as; understanding mental health issues, how to improve sporting performance, the developmental process of children and how Psychology can explain criminal behaviour. You will also study research methods and their application in Applied Psychology as well us undertaking your own research project.

Psychology is an ideal course to study alongside courses with psychology elements within them; Subjects such as Sociology, Criminology, Childcare and Sport and Physical Education.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English, Science, and Maths at grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the scientific relationship between behaviour, performance, and mental processes.
  • You'll explore mental health issues and how psychology helps explain them.
  • You'll examine how psychological principles can improve sporting performance.
  • You'll investigate child development and the psychological processes behind it.
  • You'll analyse how psychology is applied to understanding criminal behaviour.
  • You'll learn research methods used in applied psychology.
  • You'll design and carry out your own psychology research project.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Bexhill College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units. Coursework is completed throughout the course, with external assessments sat at set points. Your own research project forms a significant part of the assessed work. There are no traditional written exams for every unit; assessment is spread across the two years.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Psychology research assistant: supports studies in academic or clinical settings.
  • Mental health support worker: assists people living with mental health conditions.
  • Learning support assistant: helps students with additional needs in schools.
  • Youth worker: works with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level patient care in NHS or private settings.
  • Social care worker: supports vulnerable adults or children in care settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology: the most direct next step; many universities accept the BTEC National alongside or instead of A Levels.
  • BSc (Hons) Criminology: builds on the criminal behaviour content you've studied.
  • BSc (Hons) Early Childhood Studies: extends the child development strand of this course.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: a vocational alternative if you want to move into practice rather than academic study.
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