Level 3 BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology
Course Code: Q100164
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Next Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
- Certificate equivalent to one AS Level
- Extended Certificate equivalent to one A Level
An ideal course if you want to develop an understanding of psychological approaches which underpin professional practice. Applied psychology uses foundation theories which will allow you to consider explanations for behaviours such as aggression, mental health disorders, and health-related lifestyle choices.
You’ll plan and carry out research, evaluating the strengths and limitations of conducting psychological studies. You’ll cover the application of psychological approaches, research methods, diagnosing and treating disorders, and understanding and explaining behaviours and lifestyle choices which affect health and wellbeing.
Volunteering or a work experience placement is a positive addition to your CV. You could also undertake an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) which allows you to pursue your own research topic.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
Assessments will comprise 50% coursework and 50% external exam. Your coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated.
You could progress to a variety of occupations and careers within health and social care, including nursing, social work and counselling.
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