Psychology A Level
A Level
In Tiverton and Barnstaple
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A Level
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2 Years
Psychology A Level. Prospectus Code (FTT79) Tiverton. Length of Study. AS - One year, full time or part time, daytime course. A2 - Two year, full time or part time, daytime course. Entry RequirementsCost. A textbook will be needed at about 16 although there are some copies available in the library. Optional student membership of the British Psychological Society and optional subscription to.
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About this course
Five GCSE at grade Cs or above including English Language.
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Course programme
Psychology A Level
Prospectus Code (FTT79)
Length of Study
AS - One year, full time or part time, daytime course. A2 - Two year, full time or part time, daytime course
Entry Requirements
Cost
A textbook will be needed at about 16 although there are some copies available in the library. Optional student membership of the British Psychological Society and optional subscription to Psychology Review. Visits may be organised for which there would be an additional cost.
The Programme
This course examines many theories that try to explain human behaviour. During the course, students will be involved in discussions, debates, presentations, controversy, problem-solving and group work.
The Programme Content
At AS, students develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of psychology, such as biological psychology (stress); cognitive psychology (memory and eyewitness testimony); developmental psychology (early social development, attachment and the effects of day care); individual differences (definitions of abnormality, approaches and therapies) and social psychology (conformity, obedience and independent behaviour ).
At A2, students cover a range of topic-based options (sleeping and dreaming; attraction and relationships; eating behaviour; psychopathology and media psychology) which bring together explanations from different psychological approaches and engage students in issues and debates. An understanding of research methodology will be developed throughout AS & A2.
Progression / Careers
The AS Level is a qualification in its own right and as such may be used as points towards a university place, the natural progression route however is the A2 Level part of the course. Psychology is a versatile qualification with relevance to a broad range of university courses and careers in the arts, business and science disciplines.
Psychology A Level