Course information
Applied Psychology (BTEC Level Three – Extended Certificate)
The Downs School - West Berkshire
01635270000
Manor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD
Course summary

The course investigates the world of psychology through research and application of psychological concepts to real world situations. The course is split into four units. Two are externally assessed by written examination and two are internally assessed through a series of coursework assignments. It is essential that the students pass the external units in order to pass the course; they are allowed to re-sit these units.

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or above, GCSE English grade 4 or above, and GCSE Biology grade 4 or above, or 4-4 in Science.

How you'll be assessed

42% coursework and 58% external assessment. All units must be completed to a minimum pass level to qualify for the qualification. Unit One: Psychological Approaches and Applications 25% WRITTEN EXAM MARKED BY PEARSON Unit Two: Conducting Psychological Research 25% ASSIGNMENT MARKED BY TEACHERS Unit Three: Health Psychology 33% WRITTEN EXAM MARKED BY PEARSON Unit Four: Criminal and Forensic Psychology 17% ASSIGNMENT MARKED BY TEACHERS

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Berkshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressManor Crescent, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6AD