Psychology A Level offers the opportunity to study an engaging and stimulating topic that will ultimately change the way you view the world around you. You need to have a passion for individuals, society and the human body and brain. Psychology can be a good choice with subjects such as Business, Sociology, Biology, Geography, Health & Social Care and Physical Education. If you want to pursue a career where you work with people or as a team, then psychology will lend to your success even in an indirect manor. Studying A level Psychology develops key skills such as critical analysis, independent thinking and research. It is valuable for those thinking of degrees and careers in a large range of areas including Medicine, Nursing, Mental Health, Management, Sports Science. The AS programme of study will split into 2 units, Unit 1 is the key components of Psychology, the foundation on which the rest of your A level will scaffold from. Such topics include social influences, memory, attachment, psychopathology, approaches in psychology, biopsychology, research methods and issues and debates. Unit 2 is the optional blocks. The options include topics selected at a later date. You will study three of the following, applying your understanding of the brain and mind to real life contexts such as Relationships, gender or cognition and development, Schizophrenia, eating behaviour or stress, Aggression, forensic psychology or addiction. Prospective students attending Taster Day will be given a selection of reading to be completed over the summer with an initial assessment upon the September start. This will include new key psychological terms and historical case studies. Please contact Mrs Kemp for further information.
Name: Psychology AS Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment 100% external examination. The examination will include questions that draw on skills, knowledge and understanding, and give the opportunity to give extended responses of sufficient length. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161214 15:34:01 Updated 20161214 15:34:01
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