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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology

at Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology, which is 360 GLH, is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post-16 learners wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the applied psychology sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one 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.

What you need to get on

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Stoke Damerel Community College

    Somerset Place, Plymouth, PL3 4BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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