Course Overview
Psychology is the study of the relationship between behaviour, performance and mental processes. Applied psychology is the application of this knowledge in order to understand events, treat mental health issues, improve sporting performance, and understand how children develop and how to treat criminals.
This qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A level and it has been designed as one third of a typical study programme, normally alongside A levels or other applied general qualifications at level 3.
| Assessment: |
Coursework (50%) Exam (50%) |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Entry requirements: |
Standard Entry Requirements to include GCSE grade 4 in English and 4 in Mathematics |
| Exam board: | Pearson |
| Programme leader: |
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory
units, covering the following content areas: Applications of
psychological approaches, conducting psychological research
and health psychology. The mandatory content allows you
to concentrate on the development of your knowledge and
understanding of psychology, as well as the application of skills
that are important in psychology, over an extended period.
You will choose one optional unit, which has been designed
to support progression to more specialist applied psychology
courses in higher education and to link with relevant
occupational areas, such as:
- Criminal and forensic psychology
- Principles of children’s psychological development
- Psychopathology and treatment
- Applied sports psychology.
This will allow you to choose a specific specialist area in which you wish to develop your knowledge and skills.
The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to admission
requirements to many relevant applied psychology courses. When combined with other qualifications within a two-year study programme, such as AS/A levels or a BTEC National
Foundation Diploma or Diploma in a complementary sector, you can progress into higher education, such as
a: Occupational Health, Education and Child Psychology, Sport Psychology and Forensic & Criminal Psychology.
