AS Psychology

Course Team Leader: Dolan, Larry

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Science, Maths & Humanities

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: All full time learners will receive an advisory interview with an A Level Admissions tutor. For part or full time study you should normally have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above. No prior knowledge of psychology is assumed.

Study Hours: 4,5
Nº of Weeks:34

Additional Timetabling: Can be studied as part of a full time A level programme

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: Successful completion of AS will allow you to progress to the A2 year and a full A level. With other A Levels or equivalent, you can gain entry to Higher Education.

Careers Progression: A-level psychology is valued in a wide range of careers including the caring professions, social work, personnel, education and business

Course Description:
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and experience. This course looks at how individuals and groups operate, enabling us to understand and predict behaviour.

Description Breakdown:
Students study 2 units. Unit 1 is on cognitive psychology, developmental psychology and research methods. Unit 2 is on biological psychology, social psychology and individual differences.

AS Psychology will be assessed by two 1½ hour written tests which involve structured questions. One exam will be taken in January, and the second will be taken in May.

Students will need to have, or develop, essay writing skills and the ability to critically appraise research.

Assessment Description: Exams

Nº Places Available: 25

Trips Residentials: All learners on full time courses will be given the opportunity to visit universities for Open Days and HE fairs

Qualification: AS Psychology (AQA A)

Tuition Fees: 450
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 45
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 495

Additional Costs: You are expected to provide your own pens and paper.
You may also wish to buy a textbook.
'Angles on Psychology' Julia Russell et al. Nelson Thornes, Approx £16.

Additional Costs Total: 20

Days Times: Monday & Thursday