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Entry Requirements -Generally, in order to study Level 3 courses you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSE passes at grades 9 – 4, including English and maths at a grade 4 or above, or a Level 2 Pass in a relevant vocational qualification. Some A Level courses require you to have achieved specific grades in either that subject, English or maths.
For Level 2 courses you will need to achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. Both English and maths must be at grade 2 or above.
This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research.
Course Details
Students will study many familiar and popular topics which include:
Approaches and methods related to the core areas of Psychology – cognitive, social, biological, developmental, individual differences and research methods
Explanations from different approaches, along with psychological issues and debates.
In year 1 students will cover the mandatory content which will allow students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues. These topics include social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, approaches in psychology and research methods.
In year 2 students will be able to have a wider option of topics to cover and these can include issues and debates in psychology, gender, stress and forensic psychology.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Three 2 hour written exams over the two years. Each paper is worth 96 marks and 33.3% of the A Level.
Entry requirements
At Least 5 GCSE grades 9-4, with English and Maths at Grade 5 or above.
Your next steps...
Higher Education and Career Opportunities: The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by Higher Education providers. When combined with other qualifications within a two year study programme, such as AS/A Levels or a BTEC National Foundation Diploma or Diploma in a complementary sector, you can progress to higher education to qualifications such as: BSc (Hons) in Occupational Health BSc in Education and Child Psychology BA in Education BSc in Nursing.
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