Vocational qualification

In Armagh

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Armagh (Northern Ireland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Psychology is a subject that relates well to many career areas, including Social Work, Nursing, Teaching, Counselling, Personnel Management, Research, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Educational Psychology. This course is suitable for GCSE Psychology is not required. However, you should be aware of the scientific and mathematical components of the subject. You must have attained at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and preferably Grade B in GCSE Science.

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Location

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Armagh (County Armagh)
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Lonsdale Building, College Hill, BT61 7HN

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About this course

Entry requirements are four GCSE passes at Grade C or above or equivalent.

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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Applied Psychology
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Maths
  • Psychotherapy

Course programme


PSYCHOLOGY

Who is this course for?

GCSE Psychology is not required. However, you should be aware of the scientific and mathematical components of the subject. You must have attained at least a Grade C in GCSE Maths and English and preferably Grade B in GCSE Science.

How long is this course for?

'AS' Level - 1 year, 5 hours per week
'A' Level - 2 years, 5 hours per week

What will I study?
'AS' Level comprises two modules:
  • Introducing Psychology
  • Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences

'A' Level requires two further modules to be studied to a higher level in the second year:
  • Child Development and Applied Options
  • Approaches, Debates and Methods in Psychology

How will I be assessed?
Two examinations to gain 'AS' Level and a further two examinations to gain 'A' Level.

What can I do after the course?

Psychology is a subject that relates well to many career areas, including Social Work, Nursing, Teaching, Counselling, Personnel Management, Research, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Educational Psychology.

How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to any Campus.

Psychology

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