Psychology A level

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Psychology A level

National Extension College
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Description

The study of psychology enables us to gain a better understanding of our own behaviour, as well as that of other people.

Components and/or options

  • Psychology A2
  • Psychology AS

The workings of the mind are often mysterious and always fascinating. This home study course will encourage you to consider different areas of psychology, such as cognition, development and social and individual differences.

The distance learning course also looks at topical issues, such as eyewitness testimony, eating disorders and stress, that can be better understood and managed using psychological methods.

Benefits

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories and studies in relation to cogn…

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The study of psychology enables us to gain a better understanding of our own behaviour, as well as that of other people.

Components and/or options

  • Psychology A2
  • Psychology AS

The workings of the mind are often mysterious and always fascinating. This home study course will encourage you to consider different areas of psychology, such as cognition, development and social and individual differences.

The distance learning course also looks at topical issues, such as eyewitness testimony, eating disorders and stress, that can be better understood and managed using psychological methods.

Benefits

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories and studies in relation to cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology and individual differences.
  • Develop skills of analysis, evaluation and application.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of research methods associated with each of the areas of psychology studied.
  • Analyse and evaluate research studies relevant to each of the areas of psychology studied.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of ethical issues. Demonstrate an appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works through the study of psychology.

Topics include

  • Research methods
  • Cognitive psychology – memory
  • Developmental psychology – early social development
  • Biological psychology – stress
  • Social psychology – social influence
  • Individual differences – psychopathology

Entry requirements and hours of study

  • A pass at A-C in GCSE English and maths is desirable, but no formal qualifications are required.
  • You should allow 150 hours of study for the AS and 150 hours for the A2, plus extra time for completing assignments.

Specification

AQA, Full A level:2180, AS:1181, A2:2181

Recommended texts

You will need to buy the following essential textbook:

AS: Psychology AS for AQA A (4th edition), by Cardwell, Clark and Meldrum, Collins Education, 2008 (ISBN 9780007255030)

A2: Psychology A2 for AQA A (4th edition), by Cardwell, Clark and Meldrum, Collins Education.

Coursework

No coursework. Two written exams for the AS, each 1hr30mins. Two written exams for the A2, 1hr30mins and 2hrs.

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