AS/A2 Level Psychology

You will study the following: Unit 1 (PSYA1): Cognitive psychology (Memory) Developmental psychology (Attachment) and Research Methods Unit 2 (PSYA2): Biological psychology (Stress) Social psychology (Social Influence) and Individual differences (Abnormality) You will study the following: A2 Unit 3 (PSYA3) Aggression Eating Behaviour Gender A2 Unit 4 (PSYA4): Psychopathology Schizophrenia Psychology in Action Media Psychology Psychological Research and the Scientific Method This course highlights the importance of applying knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge. This will help you to develop transferable skills, such as analysis, evaluation and critical thinking, particularly in terms of considering the findings of psychological research. The A Level Centre is located in our award winning £9m extension which added 60 more classrooms to Park Lane Campus. There will be an expectation that all students undertake 4 AS in year 1 and 3 A2 in year 2. Offers will be conditional on achieving 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C including English and Maths, plus 2 additional GCSEs at grade A*- C or 2 equivalent vocational qualifications, if recognised in Performance Tables. For further information on subject specific entry criteria please click the link below: AS Level Entry Criteria for 2016-2017: Many students go on to higher education after completing A-Levels. A-Level Psychology is considered to be appropriate for many different degree courses including Psychology, Pharmacy, Business, Personnel, Teaching and Accountancy. If you are aged 19 or over and considering enrolling on a further education course at Level 3 or above, you may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to help with course fees.