A Level Psychology

Overview of the course:

Awarding Body - Edexcel

A strong structure, with flexible choice, is fundamental to Psychology. The specification gives students the chance to select some study areas and contemporary issues. This allows study to be tailored to students’ needs and the contexts in which they are learning. A practical focus is embedded within the specification. A series of short and manageable practical experiments and tests accompanies the AS approaches, allowing students to develop an active knowledge of the scientific aspects of psychology.

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Students study five approaches (Social, Cognitive, Psychodynamic, Biological and Learning) at Advanced Subsidiary level to gain a foundation in psychology. At A2, students are then able to develop their understanding by selecting from a choice of applications, including Criminology, Child, Health and Sport psychology. This allows students to choose the most appropriate applications to meet their needs. Finally, students develop a holistic understanding of psychology from considering conflicting and complementary explanations of clinical issues and major debates.