A' Level Psychology 2015 - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course

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  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    300h

  • Duration

    2 Years

Psychology is a highly respected A Level subject that is applicable across a wide range of professions and university courses. This distance learning A Level Psychology course has been designed to the latest specifications.

In this course students will learn about different psychological conditions, their causes and their treatments. Importantly, they will also learn about different kinds of research, data handling and analysis: knowledge and skills that can be transferred across any number of different job roles.

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  • A' Level Psychology (AS/A2)

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About this course

Key Topics

The AQA A Level Psychology specification is broken down into the following topics:

4.1 Introductory topics in Psychology
4.2 Psychology in context
4.3 Issues and options in Psychology

No Entry Requirements. The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Psychology and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. However, we recommend that students should have the skills and knowledge associated with a GCSE course or equivalent.

AQA A level in Psychology

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Subjects

  • Schizophrenia
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychology
  • A Level
  • AQA Psychology
  • Psychotechnical tests
  • Memory Improvement
  • Stress Management
  • Stress and Anxiety
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Course programme

A' level psychology 2015

How is the course structured?
The AQA A Level Psychology specification is broken down into the following topics:

4.1 Introductory topics in Psychology

  • 4.1.1 Social Influence
  • 4.1.2 Memory
  • 4.1.3 Attachment
  • 4.1.4 Psychotherapy

4.2 Psychology in context

  • 4.2.1 Approaches in Psychology
  • 4.2.2 Biopsychology
  • 4.2.3 Research Methods
    • 4.2.3.1 Scientific processes
    • 4.2.3.2 Data Handling and Analysis
    • 4.2.3.3 Inferential Testing

4.3 Issues and options in Psychology

  • 4.3.1 Issues and Debates in Psychology
  • 4.3.2 Relationships
  • 4.3.3 Gender
  • 4.3.4 Cognition and Development
  • 4.3.5 Schizophrenia
  • 4.3.6 Eating Behaviour
  • 4.3.7 Stress
  • 4.3.8 Aggression
  • 4.3.9 Forensic Psychology
  • 4.3.10 Addiction

Course assessment

In order to attain this qualification you must sit three examinations, details of which can be seen below. Booking exams is the responsibility of the student. Any and all exam fees will be paid by the student directly to their chosen exam centre. On purchasing the course, students will be provided with a list of recommended exam centres.

The exam specification for the AQA Psychology A Level breaks down content into 'compulsory' and 'optional'. If something is referred to as 'compulsory content' it means it will definitely feature in the exam, and if it is referred to as 'optional' it means that it may feature in the exam, or that you will be offered a choice of questions addressing different parts of the optional content.

Paper 1

Assessment details:

- 33.3% of A-Level
- 96 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed?:

  • Compulsory content from topics 4.1.1 – 4.1.4

Questions:

  • 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section D: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Paper 2

Assessment details:

- 33.3% of A-Level
- 96 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed?:

  • Compulsory content from topics 4.2.1 – 4.2.3

Questions:

  • 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 48 marks = Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Paper 3

Assessment details:

- 33.3% of A-Level
- 96 marks
- Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed?:

  • Compulsory content from topics 4.3.1
  • Optional content from:
    • one from option 1, (4.3.2-4.3.4)
    • one from option 2, (4.3.5-4.3.7)
    • one from option 3, (4.3.8-4.3.10)

Questions:

  • 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section B: one topic from option 1, (4.3.2-4.3.4), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section C: one topic from option 2, (4.3.5-4.3.7), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
  • 24 marks = Section D: one topic from option 2, (4.3.8-4.3.10), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Course Fees

The enrolment fee for the New A' Level Psychology (Full AS + A2) home study course is £450, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £360 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £90 and then 4 equal payments of £90 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

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A' Level Psychology 2015 - A Home Study, Distance Learning Course

£ 360 VAT inc.