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PSYCHOLOGY
What will I study?
The course covers six topics; namely Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Learning Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Child Psychology. Each of these topics comprises of five inter-linked sections:
• Content – major theories and approaches linked to the approach • Methods – the research techniques employed by the approach • Studies – two studies, one classic and one contemporary • Key Questions – a contemporary issue of relevance to the approach
What are the recommended entry requirements?
Pupils looking to study Psychology need to achieve a Grade 5 or above at GCSE level in Maths and English. The course requires students to calculate descriptive and inferential statistics as well as containing extended writing; the maximum mark allocation for an essay is 20 marks.
How will I be assessed?
This is a linear course with 3 exams at the end of the two years of study.
Paper 1
Comprises Social, Cognitive, Biological, Learning Psychology and Issues and Debates. It is 2 hours long and consists of 90 marks.
Paper 2
Comprises Clinical (54 marks) and Child (36 marks). It is 2 hours and consists of 90 marks.
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel Assessment: 100% Written Examination (Divided into 3 papers) Paper 3
This is the synoptic paper, comprising Psychological Skills which include research methods, reviewing classic studies and Issues and Debates. It is 2 hours and consists of 80 marks.
Where might I go next?
A Level Psychology is a good foundation for most degree courses and is particularly useful for a range of social science, arts and healthcare related degrees including: childhood studies, Business and Management studies, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Sports Science, Speech Therapy and Law.
