A Level Psychology 2017

A Level

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    A Level

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

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AQA A Level in Psychology: *AQA Qualification Code: 7182 The following course, offered by Career vision, will help you improve your skills and achieve your professional goals. During the program you will study different subjects which are deemed to be useful for those who want to enhance their professional career. Sign up for more information!

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychology of Learning
  • Research and development
  • Analysis
  • Testing
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Behavioural Therapy
  • Human Psychology

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This is a Distance Learning Course on DVD-ROM. The Instructors are all experts in their field and many have authored multiple training courses and books. This is a Distance Learning Course on DVD-ROM. The Instructors are all experts in their field and many have authored multiple training courses and books.

Course programme

This distance learning A Level Psychology course has been designed to the latest specifications. The first available exam dates for this version of the AQA Psychology A Level are in June 2017.

Psychology is a highly respected A Level subject that is applicable across a wide range of professions and university courses. 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.
  • Course Length - 24 Months
  • Award Received - AQA A Level Psychology
  • Course Code: UALV15-2015
In accordance with the latest specifications, this course has been designed to encourage students to:

  • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other
  • Develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods
  • Develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills
  • Develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject
  • Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.

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

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
4.3.1 Scientific Processes
4.2.3.2 Data Handling and Analysis
4.2.3.3 Inferential Testing
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

AQA A Level in Psychology: *AQA Qualification Code: 7182

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 we will provide students 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

The course comes to you as a paper-based pack delivered by courier.

You will be given guidance through the Study Guide on the nuts and bolts of studying and submitting assignments.

Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor


The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Exams are taken at a registered exam centre, and we can provide an extensive list of centres for you. Please read our FAQs for further information.

Our A Levels come with tutor support for up to 24 months.

You will have access to a tutor, via email, who will mark your work and guide you through the course to help you prepare for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

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A Level Psychology 2017

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