Psychology A Level Course

Distance Learning Centre's Psychology A Level Course will give you a fascinating insight into a hugely popular subject. You will learn to design experiments, evaluate scientific research, use statistics effectively and deal with ethical issues. Plus there is guidance on carrying out practical investigations and psychological methods.

Training in Psychology opens up many career paths. In addition to laying the foundations for further study, it is useful not only for future health professionals, but for a broad range of jobs involving the management of people.

This course is divided into the following lessons:

1. Introductory Topics 
2. Social Influence
3. Memory
4. Attachment
5. Theoretical Approaches in Psychology
6. Psychopathology
7. Research Methods and Approaches
8. Cognition and Development
9. Schizophrenia
10. Aggression
11. Critical Thinking on Topics
12. Revision

Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions. There are fifteen Tutor-Marked Assignments (known as TMAs).   On completion of their study students would arrange examinations with a local exam centre as a private candidate.