Psychology

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Applications Close – 31 March 2025. Late applications may still be accepted, please contact us for more information

Entry Requirements – Generally 5 GCSE's at 5-9 including English and Mathematics

How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices and make sure to add a minimum of 3 courses to your application.

Students will undertake unit 1 and unit 2 in Year 1, beginning unit 3 in the summer term. Students will then complete unit 3 in Year 2 and one of the optional units.

Unit Mandatory/optional unit Assessment

1 – Psychological approaches and applications

Learners will explore four key approaches in psychology – social, cognitive, learning and biological – and apply these approaches to issues relevant to contemporary society. M Externally assessed examination

1.5 hours / 72 marks

2 – Conducting psychological research

Learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the scientific process and in psychological research methodology through their own psychological research project. M Internally assessed coursework

3 – Health Psychology

Learners explore psychological approaches and theories related to lifestyle choices, unhealthy behaviours and behavioural change, linking them to their specific contexts. M Externally assessed examination

2 hours / 70 marks

4 – Criminal and Forensic Psychology

Learners explore the different theories used to explain criminal behaviour and the application of criminal and forensic psychology in the criminal justice system. O Internally assessed coursework

5 – Promoting Children’s Psychological Development

Learners study theories of childhood, factors affecting the healthy development of children and the role of professionals in promoting psychological health. O Internally assessed coursework

6 – Introduction to Psychopathology

Learners develop knowledge of psychopathology, types and characteristics of mental disorders and approaches to treatment, and the role of professionals in supporting and promoting mental health. O Internally assessed coursework

7 – Applied Sport Psychology

Learners explore key theories in sport psychology, their application to sporting environments and the interventions that can be implemented to influence sporting performance positively. O Internally assessed coursework

Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology (BTEC); First Exam June 2024 Unit 1

Students should generally have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 9 – 5 and a Grade 5 in Science, English and Mathematics

University Entry