Part Time AS Level Psychology [H]

This course is for you if:
* You are interested in human behaviour.
* You have achieved at least grade C in GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths.
* You are looking to enhance your full-time programme of studies at level 3.

Course Code: L5304

Timetable:
Tue 9:00 - 11:00
Wed 13:00 - 15:00
Fri 9:00 - 10:30

Course Location: Hammersmith
Course Duration (s): 1 year
Course Start Date (s): Sep
Home EU Fee (per year): £450
International Non-EU Fee (per year): £1585 - £1760
Exam fee (per year): £60

Fee Information: The College charges a range of fees, primarily Home and Overseas. Under 19s assessed as Home, do not pay the course fees, we only charge a 20 enrolment fee which is refunded if you complete the course. Home students over 19 undertaking their First Full Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSE A-C) or their First Full Level 3 (equivalent to BTEC National or 2 ALevels) will be charged 20 enrolment fee plus any examination fees. For Home students over 19 receiving certain state benefits, the 20 enrolment is charged and not refundable. In all other instances, you will be charged the Home-EU or Overseas Fee.

About the course:
The full time A Level Psychology course takes place in 2 stages. The first year (AS) is an overview of the main areas in the subject:
· Cognitive Psychology · Developmental Psychology
· Physiological Psychology
· Social Psychology
· Individual Differences
· Research Methods
Students cover such topics as:
· How memory works
· How our early experiences in life may affect us
· What is the nature of stress
· How our behaviour might change when we are with other people
Different explanations of abnormal behaviour
· How psychologists carry out their research
The second year (A2) covers additional topics from the main areas in Psychology, and students apply their knowledge of research methods.

The course lasts 1 year as a full-time student for AS level and 2 years as a full-time student for the full A Level qualification.

Assessment:
At the end of the first year, examinations are taken in May and successful candidates gain the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) award. Successful candidates at AS level may choose to progress to the second year of the course. Successful candidates in the second year examinations (held in June) will gain the full Advanced Level award. The exam board is AQA.

After the course:
Studying Psychology will deepen your understanding of your own and others' behaviour, and you will be practised in such skills as evaluation, interpretation and the presentation of information. A Level Psychology can be used to progress to Higher Education courses. While there are opportunities for employment within psychology itself, it can also be an asset in many other occupations, and can lead to careers in, for example, counselling, therapy, social work, forensic psychology, teaching and lecturing, sports motivation, and health education.