AQA AS Level Psychology (Level 3)

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:

• Memory and forgetting
• Social influence: Conformity and Obedience
• Anxiety and Phobias
• Gender development Course Content: A2 Level Subjects include:
• Child development
• Psychology of Atypical Behaviour
• Perspectives
• Debates
• Research methods

Assessment Method

Year one: Two examinations as follows: 1. Introducing Psychology (1 1/2 hours) 2. Social Psychology and Individual differences (1 1/2 hours) Year two: Two examinations as follows: 3. Child Development and Psychology of Atypical Behaviour (2 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.

Additional Information

Examination Board: AQA (specification B)

Entry Requirements

No previous knowledge of the subject is required. However, GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above are essential.