AS Level Psychology (SGA30091)

Course Code: SGA30091

Title: AS Level Psychology

Duration: 37 Weeks

Registration Fee: £50

Tuition Fee: £300

Start Date: 07-Sep-09

Days: Full Time
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
No previous knowledge of the subject is required. However, GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are essential

Suitable For

Suitable for those who wish to gain further knowledge in this subject

Course Content

Year one:

1. Introducing Psychology (50%)

2. Social Psychology and Cognitive Psychology and Individual differences (50%)

Year two:

3. Child Development and Psychology of Atypical Behaviour (50%)

Perspectives, Debate and Methods (50%) Course Content : AS Level
The course examines different aspects of human behaviours including:

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Course Content : A2 Level
Subjects include:

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Method of Assessment

Year one:

Two examinations as follows:

1. Introducing Psychology (1 ½ hours)

2. Social Psychology and Individual differences (1 ½ hours)

Year two:

Two examinations as follows:

3. Child Development and Psychology of Atypical Behaviour (1 ½ hours)

4. Perspective, debates and research methods (2 hours)

Progression

Psychology is a useful subject for both Higher Education courses and careers in a wide range of areas, such as clinical psychology, nursing, social work, teaching, management and journalism.