Psychology AS Level

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There are 2 units to complete for the AS. For the first unit Psychological Investigations students become familiar with four techniques for collecting/analysing data; these are self-reports experiments observations and correlations. You will be encouraged to conduct your own small investigation at the end of the academic year. For the second unit core studies students will examine 15 core studies within Psychology. These are either classic studies in psychology on topics such as obedience memory child development or studies that raise interesting debates and issues in psychology. Students will need to demonstrate evaluation skills and an appreciation of wider Psychological approaches/perspectives theories issues and debates. Students will also need to make comparisons and distinctions between core studies and examine the broader context of general debates within Psychology. In the second year two further units are studied. The first unit in the second year of the course is focused on the topics of Health and clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Within this unit students will learn about applications of Psychology and how theory is applied in real-life situations. The final unit Approaches and research methods in psychology involves studying a range of perspectives issues methods and debates aspects of research design and implementation. Hours of Lessons per Week 4.3 Indicative Group Size 18

Course information

Name: Psychology AS Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment There are 2 modules each year. An examination is taken in the January and June of each year. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160303 14:56:05 Updated 20160303 14:56:05

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Further Education
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0121 446 2200
http://www.jcc.ac.uk

Address

Belgrave Road Town: Birmingham