A-Level Psychology Fast Track Course – AQA

UK Open College

A Level

Online

£ 449 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

AQA

This online A Level Psychology fast track course has been designed to provide a broad introduction to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. This course covers the brand new spec introduced in september 2015. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge, thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.

The new specification offers a broad range of topics, with research methods in context. There is a range of topic-based options which bring together explanations from different approaches and engage students in issues and debates in contemporary psychology.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Aimed at students looking to further their interest in this specific area or those looking to gain UCAS points for UNI.

Aimed at students looking to enter higher education.

Students are recommended to posses the ability to read and write english to GCSE standards, Mathematics knowledge also to GCSE level and be over 16 years of age.

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.

Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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Subjects

  • Stress Management
  • Psychology
  • Learning and Development
  • Learning Processes
  • Eating disorder care
  • Social care
  • Psychology of Learning
  • A Level
  • Personal skills
  • Level 1

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Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 4 units of study in total as listed below.

  • Introductory Topics in Psychology
  • Psychology in Context
  • Issues and Options in Psychology
  • Issues and Options in Psychology
Assessment

To achieve the full A Level you will be assessed across the 3 sections. All units will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment detail is provided below:

Paper 1:

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Assessed: Content from topics 4.1.1 – 4.1.4
Assessment format: A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Paper 2:

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Assessed: Content from topics 4.2.1 – 4.2.3
Assessment format: A mixture of short and long answer questions and multiple choice questions

Paper 3:

Type: Written examination
Duration: 2 hours
Assessed: Content from topics 4.3.1 and 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)

Additional information

Students have a maximum of one year to complete. Course duration approx. 700 hours.

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A-Level Psychology Fast Track Course – AQA

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