The syllabus followed and outlined below is OCR. It is a specification, which provides students with the exciting opportunity to gain an understanding of Psychology. From 2015 this course is linear. To achieve the full A level, all exams will be completed in Year 13. A stand-alone AS is available at the end of Year 12. • Component 1 Research Methods This component introduces and develops a knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research across a range of experimental and non-experimental methodologies. (Assessed by 2 hour exam – 30% total qualification) • Component 2 Psychological themes through core studies This component focuses on some of the central areas of investigation in Psychology. For each key theme, students are presented with both a classic and contemporary study. (Assessed by 2 hour exam – 35% of total qualification) • Component 3 Applied Psychology Compulsory section on ‘issues in mental health’. Options including Child psychology and Criminal psychology. Methodological issues and debates to run throughout the component include: nature/nurture; freewill/determinism; reductionism/holism; usefulness; ethics. (Assessed by 2 hour exam – 35% total qualification)
Name: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20160107 10:44:54 Updated 20161107 09:50:48
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Title: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification: GCE AS Level in Psychology Classification: Science and Mathematics