This course provides student with the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare for further study or training in a psychology based career.
Three mandatory units include applications of psychological approaches, health psychology and research methods. In Year 12, there is an additional unit that links to more applied occupational areas within forensic and criminal psychology.
Course content
You will learn about the social, biological, cognitive and learning approaches in psychology. You will learn key studies and theories within psychology and apply knowledge to specific areas of society including aggression, consumer/employee behaviour and gender identity. Students will also study research methods and complete a piece of coursework and research which will develop skills of investigation, problem-solving, analysis and creative development.
We will be running a number of educational experiences each year to enable you to contextualise your learning. There is no requirement for a work experience placement, although you will be encouraged to seek meaningful experience and/or volunteer experience to aid your career progression.
Progression
This qualification gives you transferable knowledge and skills that prepares you for university degrees. When taken alongside other A-levels and BTEC Level 3 qualifications, students can progress onto degrees in psychology, teaching and education, counselling, health, sport and psychology, criminology.
Entry Requirements
Students wishing to do BTEC Level 3 courses need to have at least 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths, plus at least a grade 5 in Science.
Assessment
The exam board for this course is Pearson Edexcel. The course is assessed via exam (50%) and coursework (50%).
