A Level Psychology

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What you will study within this course (Topics 1-6 are what you will study within AS level Psychology) Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology Option 1 Relationships, Gender, Cognition and Development Option 2 Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Stress Option 3 Aggression, Forensic Psychology, Addiction The AQA A Level Psychology is a science concerned with the study of the mind and behaviour. A qualification in psychology can take you into university for further study and a wide variety of different careers. You will use and develop your communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving and independent research. When studying Psychology students are expected to take an active role and responsibility for their learning. The course requires independent study around the topic areas and this can take any form, book, journals, podcasts and YouTube.Students are required to attend all lessons offered to them alongside homework being completed to ensure that the fairest grade can be given for their work. What could I go on to next? There are many careers that recognise A level Psychology and the transferable skills that it offers. A few examples but this list is not exhaustive; Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, teaching and The Police Force.

Course information

Name: A Level Psychology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment AS Level Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Compulsory Content 1hr 30 min exam 50% of AS grade Paper 2: Psychology in Context Compulsory Content 50% AS Grade. A level Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology 2hr written exam 33.3% of A level grade Paper 2: Psychology in Context. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150929 13:36:04 Updated 20161024 13:28:23

Entry requirements

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Seaford Head School
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