Psychology

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Psychology A Level will offer you the opportunity to look at some of the explanations psychologists make to understand humans and their interactions with the world. The course aims to develop your awareness and understanding of psychological theories, research, concepts and methods and of ethical issues in psychology, such as the ethical implications of psychological research. You will explore many different areas of Psychology, including the core areas of Cognitive, Social, Developmental and Biological Psychology together with Psychopathology, Approaches to Psychology and Research Methods. The topics covered will reflect some contemporary issues and Classic research studies. Through designing and reporting psychological investigations, you will develop the skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation. From a personal perspective you should find the fundamental questions of psychology interesting: Why do I behave like this? Why do I feel like this? Why do I think like this? Psychology combines well with many subjects including Sociology, English Literature, Mathematics and Biology. It is not necessary to have studied Psychology A Level to follow a degree course in Psychology but it is relevant to any of the caring professions as well as employment in such diverse areas as advertising, management and human resources.

Course information

Name: Psychology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160315 09:42:42 Updated 20160315 09:42:42

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
Foundation School
central@mggs.org
1622752103
http://www.mggs.org

Address

GREAT BUCKLAND Town: MAIDSTONE

Learning aims

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