A Level Psychology
A Level
Online
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. The A-level will lead students through the complexities of the mind, including methodology, research and its application. Topics studied include social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Psychology links particularly well with careers which involve people: education, nursing, sport and therapy.
About this course
After successful completion of this course you can progress into Higher Education, Health and Social Welfare, Marketing and Administration, the Media, Information Services, Teaching. Psychology is a first-class preparation for a variety of careers.
Science and maths skills are increasingly important in the workplace. Those specialising in these subjects can progress to a wide range of careers including clinical psychologist, psychological therapist, counsellor, geropsychologist, sports psychologist
You will require a minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-5 (formerly A*-C).
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Context
- Issues and options
- Facilities
- Projectors
- Digital projectors
- Connections
- Audio
- Video
Course programme
- Paper 1* Introduction to topics in psychology
- Paper 2* Psychology in context
- Paper 3* Issues and options in psychology
The Sixth Form College is well-provided with dedicated teaching rooms; most of which are equipped with I.T facilities, digital projectors, video and audio connections. Where appropriate, a specialist facility such as laboratory or editing suite is available. The College has a well-developed VLE for student use. Open access IT facilities and a comprehensive Learning Resources Centre are provided.
You will not be in College every day from 9am to 5pm, students on an AS/ A level course will have free time and you do not need to be on the premises unless you have a timetabled session or tutorial.
The lessons are 1 hour 30 minutes which is the standard session allocation. You will have a subject tutor who will be responsible for reviewing your general progress and helping you with your problems. You will see them on a regular basis. This subject would normally be studied with two or three other AS/A levels as a full time course.
A Level Psychology