Psychology

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Level and Exam Board AQA AS and A-level Why choose Psychology? Psychology is useful for a wide range of people-orientated occupations as well as industry or business organisations. There are many avenues of academic and career progression which students of Psychology could choose to follow: Criminology, Teaching, Child Psychology, Occupational therapy, Nursing and Forensic Psychology to name a few. What does the course involve? Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes. Students will study the theories of great psychologists and learn to understand the various approaches and methods used and examine behaviours, thoughts and feelings from a variety of different psychological approaches. Approximately 10% of the examinations assess mathematical skill and at least 25% of each paper will consist of Research Methods. Students will also be expected to carry out practical investigations and analyse economical implications of psychological research. Contact bhewison@nunthorpe.co.uk

Course information

Name: Psychology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment How is the course taught? 5 hours per week in class. 5 hours per week independent study. Year 1: two exam papers, each work 50% of the AS. Year 2: three exam papers, each worth 33.3% of the A Level. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150806 11:59:16 Updated 20161212 15:35:56

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Nunthorpe Academy
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Guisborough Road
Nunthorpe Town: Middlesbrough

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