Psychology AS and A2 Level

Psychology AS and A2 Level

Psychology

Location: Farnham College

Course Code:
FCPSY-GCEAS

Start: 09/09/2009

Exam Board: AQA

Level: 3

Why Study Here:
An interesting, wide ranging subject area.

Suitable For:
Psychology is a challenging choice but is an interesting and useful preparation for university.

Application Method:
Application followed by individual interview

Content / Overview:
Do you ever ask yourself why? Why do I do that? What make some people so different? Psychology is a scientific approach to understanding people, their behaviour and the causes. If people interest you then psychology is for you. In the first year you will study research methods, how your memory works, child development (attachment), stress, conformity and psychopathology. In the second year this is developed for a more in-depth understanding of schizophrenia, addition, research methods, relationships, eating behaviour and gender. Assessment in both years is through exams. Psychology is a challenging choice but is an interesting and useful preparation for university.

Delivery Method:
Reserach, discussion, writing and reading.

Assessment:
Modular exams.

Progression:
Degrees in forensic, clinical psychology, developmental or counselling psychology or combine psychology with other subjects such as criminology.

If you are 16-18, a British or European Union resident and enrolled on a Further Education course there are normally no tuition, registration or exam fees. If you are in need of financial support, talk to us about help with other course costs, childcare, travel and accommodation.
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