Pearson Edexcel BTEC Applied Psychology Past Papers & Mark Schemes
Free BTEC Applied Psychology past papers & mark schemes. Units 1 and 3: psychological approaches, research methods, and applications. 28 resources.
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June 2022
4 filesBTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 – June 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – June 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – June 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 3 – June 2022
January 2022
4 filesBTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 3 – January 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 – January 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – January 2022
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – January 2022
January 2021
6 filesBTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – January 2021
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 3 – January 2021
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – January 2021
BTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 3 – January 2021
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – January 2021
BTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 – January 2021
January 2020
5 filesBTEC Applied Psychology – Mark scheme – Unit 1 – January 2020
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – January 2020
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 3 – January 2020
BTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 – January 2020
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – January 2020
June 2019
6 filesBTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 3 – June 2019
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 3 – June 2019
BTEC Applied Psychology – Examiner Report – Unit 1 – June 2019
BTEC Applied Psychology – Question Paper – Unit 1 – June 2019
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 3 – June 2019
BTEC Applied Psychology – Mark Scheme – Unit 1 – June 2019
Psychological Theory in Professional Contexts: BTEC Applied Psychology
Exam Paper Structure
Psychological Approaches and Applications
Psychological Problems and Their Treatment
Key Information
| Exam Board | Pearson Edexcel |
| Specification Code | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Applied Psychology |
| Qualification | BTEC |
| Grading Scale | P / M / D / D* |
| Assessment Type | External examinations + internal units |
| Tiers | No tiers |
| Number Of Papers | 2 external units |
| Exam Duration | Unit 1: 1.5 hours; Unit 3: varies |
| Total Marks | Varies by unit |
| Calculator Status | Not applicable |
| Available Sessions | January and June series |
| Total Resources | 28 |
Key Topics in Applied Psychology
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Outline | Give a brief structured account of a psychological concept |
| Explain | Give psychological reasons for a behaviour or outcome |
| Apply | Use a named psychological approach to explain a given scenario |
| Evaluate | Assess the strengths and limitations of a psychological theory or study |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| D* | 84–100% |
| D | 69–83% |
| M | 54–68% |
| P | 40–53% |
⚠️ BTEC Applied Psychology boundaries vary by session.
Applying Psychological Perspectives to Professional Practice
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