BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificatePearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.

82 providers teach this exact qualification.

Yorkshire and The Humber20

Archbishop Holgate'S School, A Church of England Academy
York · 2 years
They ask for: Automatic entry onto Level 3 courses includes students achieving 4 x Grade 9-4 or equivalent at GCSE alongside a Grade 4 or above in English and/or Mathematics.
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Brinsworth Academy
Rotherham · 2 years
They ask for: Students are required to achieve a grade 4+ in GCSE English, Maths and Science.
Their versionFree
Calderdale College
Halifax · 360 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Dinnington High School
2 years
They ask for: Students are required to achieve a grade 4+ in GCSE English, Maths and Science.
Their versionFree
Elliott Hudson College
Leeds · 2 years
They ask for: 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. This
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Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby · 2 years
They ask for: Level 3 general entry criteria this must include a grade 4 in Maths, English Language and Science
Their versionFree
Headlands School
Bridlington · 2 years
They ask for: Typical grades needed 4 x GCSE at grade 4 or above.
Their versionFree
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Hessle · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Hull College Group
Hull · 2 years
They ask for: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: An interest in ciminology, law & psychology
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Hull College Group
Hull · 1 year
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required In addition: Audition and interview.
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New College Bradford
2 years
They ask for: https://ncbradford.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
New College Doncaster
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: https://ncdoncaster.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
New College Pontefract
2 years
They ask for: https://ncpontefract.ac.uk/subject-specific-requirements/
Their versionFree
Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge · 24 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
South Craven School
Keighley · 24 months
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.
Their versionFree
St Mary'S College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
St Wilfrid'S Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy
Pontefract · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of 5 grade 4s, including maths, science and English language.
Their versionFree
Thomas Rotherham College
24 months
They ask for: Standard TRC Level 3 entry requirements including grade 4 in GCSE Science and 3 in Maths.
Their versionFree
Whitby School
Whitby · 20 months
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
York College
York · 1 year
They ask for: Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
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East of England12

Barnwell School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths.
Their versionFree
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Great Yarmouth · 12 months
They ask for: Grade 4 or higher in GCSE English Language, Grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and Grade 5 in GCSE Science. An average GCSE score of 5.2 or higher.
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Kesgrave High School
Ipswich · 2 years
They ask for: 6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above. It is also desirable for students to achieve a Grade 5 or above in the subject (or related subjects) tha
Their versionFree
Lift New Rickstones
Witham · 2 years
They ask for: Students need to gain five 9-4 grades at GCSE which include 5-5 in science and a 5 in maths.
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Long Road Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Five GCSEs at Grade 4 including: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language Grade 4 in GCSE Maths Grade 4 in GCSE Double Science
Their versionFree
Marriotts School
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: Students should ideally have passes at 4 for English, Maths or Science.
Their versionFree
Ormiston Victory Academy
Norwich · 2 years
They ask for: In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5's or above, including Eng
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Shoeburyness High School
Southend-On-Sea · 180 hours
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at grade 4+
Their versionFree
The Astley Cooper School
Hemel Hempstead · 2 years
They ask for: Good attitude to learning and excellent attendance. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language. Grade 4 in Maths.
Their versionFree
The Chalk Hills Academy
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
The Stockwood Park Academy
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in Mathematics and Grade 5 in Combined Science. Minimum APS 5.0
Their versionFree

West Midlands12

Biddulph High School
Stoke-On-Trent · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Broadway Academy
Birmingham · 2 years
They ask for: 4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including science, maths and English.
Their versionFree
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
2 years
They ask for: Ideally GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above and GCSE English Grade 5 or above
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Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre
Droitwich · 2 years
They ask for: Entry requirements: Grade 5 English
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Grace Academy Darlaston
Wednesbury · 2 years
They ask for: GCSE English Grade 4 or above GCSE Maths Grade 4 or above
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Halesowen College
Halesowen · 36 weeks
They ask for: For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found
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Hereford Sixth Form College
Hereford · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme College
Newcastle · 34 weeks
They ask for: You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above including maths and English Language, in subjects relevant to your A Level or A+ Programme subject cho
Their versionFree
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · 2 years
They ask for: Must be aged 16-18, and meet the course requirements, available on our website
Their versionFree
The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
Stourport-On-Severn · 2 years
They ask for: You should normally have a range of achievement at Level 2, in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including a GCSE in science.
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Tudor Grange Academy Worcester
Worcester · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum grade 4 in English literature or language, mathematics and science (4-4 from double award). It is beneficial to also have at least one grade 5 from th
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Wombourne High School
Wolverhampton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 5 in English Language and Grade 4 in Mathematics & Science
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London8

Christ The King Sixth Form College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Leyton Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: The entry requirements to study this course are 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grades 4-9 and an overall G score of 30. You should have a genui
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Leyton Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: The entry requirements to study this course are 5 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grades 4-9 and an overall G score of 30. You should have a genui
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Overton Grange School
Sutton · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs 9-4
Their versionFree
Sir George Monoux College
London · 1 year
They ask for: https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/
Their versionFree
South Thames Colleges Group
Kingston Upon Thames · 1 year
They ask for: Please see our website for full details www.stcg.ac.uk
Their version£0 to £2,225
St Francis Xavier Sixth Form College
London · 2 years
They ask for: To qualify to study 3 A level/ Applied subjects, you will need to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Maths at grade 4
Their versionFree
William Morris Sixth Form
London · 2 years
They ask for: English Grade 5, Maths Grade 4, double Science at Grades 5,4
Their versionFree

South West8

Churchdown School
Gloucester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Cirencester College
Cirencester · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, all from the�core subjects, including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 in Art or a MERIT or DISTINCTION at BTEC Level 2 in an A
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Frome Community College
2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Helston Community College
2 years
They ask for: You will need at least 4 grade 4s in GCSE subjects (not equivalents); successful students tend to have at least 2 grade 6s from English, Maths or Science. It is
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Highcliffe School
Christchurch · 2 years
They ask for: Min 6 GCSEs inc. Maths & English
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Stoke Damerel Community College
Plymouth · 2 years
They ask for: 4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above in relevant subjects
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The Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole · 2 years
They ask for: You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (formerly grades A*- C) including English Language and Maths.
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Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Chepstow · 2 years
They ask for: https://www.wyedean.gloucs.sch.uk/Sixth-Form/Curriculum/
Their versionFree

South East6

Bexhill College
Bexhill-On-Sea · 2 years
They ask for: At least five GCSEs graded 9-4 including English, Science, and Maths at grade 4 or above.
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Felpham Community College
Bognor Regis · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including maths and grade 5 at GCSE in English language.
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Hartsdown Academy
Margate · 2 years
They ask for: 5+ English and Maths and 3 subjects at Grade 4+. A good attendance and behaviour record is also essential.
Their versionFree
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 2 years
They ask for: A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.
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The Henley College
Henley-On-Thames · 2 years
They ask for: 5 GCSE passes inc English 4, Maths 4. and 3 more 4s
Their versionFree
Weald School, The
Billingshurst · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in GCSE Biology or Grade 4-4 in Combined Science
Their versionFree

East Midlands6

Northampton College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 MUST include English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 or higher
Their versionFree
Northampton College
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 MUST include English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade 4 or higher
Their versionFree
Northampton School For Girls
Northampton · 2 years
They ask for: Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language or English Literature and Grade 4 or above in Maths.
Their versionFree
Samworth Church Academy
Mansfield · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their versionFree
Wqe and Regent College Group
Leicester · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
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Wrenn School
Wellingborough · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£176

North West5

Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Liverpool · 2 years
They ask for: B English Language
Their version£149
Cardinal Newman College
Preston · 2 years
They ask for: Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths and English Language
Their versionFree
Carmel College
St. Helens · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. You will need grade 4 in GCSE Maths, grade 4 in GCSE English Language and a grade 4 in GCSE Science.
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Runshaw College
Leyland · 2 years
They ask for: Minimum of 5x Grade 4 including English and Maths.
Their versionFree
The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East5

James Calvert Spence College
Morpeth · 2 years
They ask for: Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. Grade 4 in both an English and Maths and at least three other GCSEs, or Level 2 qualifications, at grade 5 or above.
Their versionFree
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · 24 months
They ask for: Grade 4 in English, Maths and Science at GCSE
Their versionFree
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,512
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please Visit College website: www.westlancs.ac.uk
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Sunderland College
Sunderland · 306 hours
They ask for: You will need 5 GCSE's at grades 4-9, including Maths & English Language
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