AS/A2 in Psychology

Duration:1 Year Fee: Under 24 year old :
Full-Time courses for 16-18 School Leavers are Free.

If you are studying at Level 1 or 2 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria tuition fees will be waived. (Registration Fees will still apply). If you are studying at Level 3 AND you meet the Eligible Benefit criteria AND are aged between 19 and 23, tuition fees will be waived. Tuition fees will not be waived for students aged over 23 studying a Level 3 or higher course, however these students may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Course Content: The course has been designed to provide a broad introduction to the scope and nature of Psychology as a science. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge, thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis and evaluation.

The AS Year comprises of two modules. Module one looks at Cognitive and Developmental Psychology with research methods in context. Module two examines biological, social and individual differences.

The focus is the application of Psychological Knowledge to real-life. For example, eye witness testimony, stress management, obedience and conformity, treating mental disorders.

The A2 Year examines topics in Psychology, for example, Aggression and Biological rhythms and sleep. Then looks at Psychology in action where one contemporary application of Psychology is investigated in detail. The chosen area is anomalistic psychology which examines theoretical and methodological issues underlying anomalous experiences, such as psychic healing, out-of-body and near death experience and psychic medium ship.

There is a large focus on developing an understanding and application of the nature of science and scientific method. Entry Qualification: A minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE Level including English, Maths and Science. Course Format: Classes are designed to use varied strategies, for example, you will experiment on your friends, make models, have debates, produce leaflets, use IT, Role play and on occasions even sing! Be prepared for unusual activities along with the more traditional ones.

You will have an unseen written test in class, approximately every 5 weeks, though your learning will be checked every lesson. External assessment is through unseen examination in January and summer of each year. Progression: Students who wish to progress onto A2 Psychology must achieve a minimum of a D at AS Level.

Suitable progression at HE includes

• Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Occupational Psychology

• Clinical Psychology

• Educational Psychology

• Medicine

• Law

• Sociology

• Criminology