If you are interested in studying Psychology in a work-related context, the Applied Psychology course is aimed at you. It’s designed to be practical and applied rather than purely theoretical – so it suits students who like real-world examples and coursework-based assessment as a vocational alternative to A Level exams. This course is ideal for students considering careers in areas like mental health, education, social work, counselling, health and social care, or other fields where understanding human behaviour is important. It’s also ideal for those planning to go to university, especially for courses like Psychology, Criminology, Health and Social Care, or Social Sciences, because the qualification carries UCAS points. If you want to enter the workforce directly, particularly into psychology-related support roles, education settings, youth work, or healthcare sectors, again this qualification will work for you.
Content Overview
This qualification includes four mandatory units:
Unit 1. Psychological Approaches and Applications (Understanding key theories and how they explain behaviour)
Unit 2. Conducting Psychological Research (Learning research methods and carrying out investigations)
Unit 3. Health Psychology (How psychology helps explain health-related behaviours like addiction)
Unit 6. Introduction to Psychopathology (Understanding mental health conditions, diagnoses, and treatments)
