A2 Psychology
Course
In Leicester
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Type
Course
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Location
Leicester
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Duration
34 Days
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. This course looks at how individuals and groups operate, enabling us to understand and predict behaviour.
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About this course
You must already have successfully completed AS Psychology in order to study for the A2 examination. Students must have GCSE (grade C or better) in English and maths.
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Course programme
Course Level: Level 3
Course Type: Part Time
Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities
How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: You must already have successfully completed AS Psychology in order to study for the A2 examination. Students must have GCSE (grade C or better) in English and maths.
Study Hours: 4,5
Nº of Weeks:34
Additional Timetabling: Can be studied as part of a full time A level package
Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional
Course Progression: With other A Levels or equivalent, entry to Higher Education.
Careers Progression: A-level psychology is valued in a wide range of careers including the caring professions, social work, personnel, education and business
Course Description:
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. This course looks at how individuals and groups operate, enabling us to understand and predict behaviour.
Description Breakdown:
We follow the AQA "A" syllabus.
There are two exams. Unit 3, 90 mins. is taken in January. Topics relate to biological rhythms and sleep, perception, cognition and development.
Unit 4, 2 hours, invloves topics related to depression, anomalistic psychology, psychological research and scientific method.
Students will need to have, or develop, essay writing skills and the ability to critically appraise research.
Assessment Description: Exams
Nº Places Available: 20
Trips Residentials: All learners on full time courses will be given the opportunity to visit universities for Open Days and HE fairs.
Qualification: A Level Psychology(AQA)
Tuition Fees: 450
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 45
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 495
Additional Costs: You may wish to buy the the following textbooks:
'Angles on Psychology',Julia Russell et al. Nelson Thornes.
'Advanced Psychology,Applications,Issues and Perspectives'.Christine Brain,Nelson Thornes.
Each costs approximately £16
Your tutor will advise at the start of the course
Additional Costs Total: 40
Days Times: Monday & Wednesday
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A2 Psychology