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PSYCHOLOGY
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
A LEVEL
Research Methods: Knowledge and understanding
of research methods, providing an opportunity to
design and evaluate a novel piece of research.
Psychological themes through Core Studies: Focus
on some of the central areas of investigation,
looking at ‘landmark’ pieces of research that have
helped to shape the course of Psychology. The
aim is to develop essential critical thinking and
independent learning skills. Applied Psychology:
Exploration of themes and debates to draw
students into the heart of psychology. Topics
studied include:
Research methods and techniques
• Data recording, analysis and presentation
• Report writing
• Science in psychology
• Attention and memory
• Regions of the brain
• Brain plasticity
• Understanding disorders
• Responses to people in need
• Responses to people in authority
Mental Health
• Biochemical explanation of mental illness
• Cognitive neuroscience explanation of mental
illness
Criminal Psychology
• Physiological and non-physiological
explanations of criminal behaviour.
• The use of forensic evidence and offender
characteristics in crime scene analysis
Sport and Exercise
• How an audience can facilitate or inhibit sports
performance
• Benefits of exercise on mental health
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Science
ASSESSMENT
100% exam
PSYCHOLOGY (APPLIED) *
BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE
(equivalent to 1 A Level)
Psychology is the scientific study of the brain and
behaviour. An understanding of human behaviour
is fundamental to many jobs in society and the
study of psychology at degree level and beyond
remains a very popular choice. Studying
Applied Psychology will give you the opportunity
to explore the theoretical, methodological and
vocational context of Psychology.
This course is perfect if you prefer a combination
of coursework and external exams with 58%
examination, 42% coursework. Tutors use a variety
of teaching techniques such as class discussions,
group work and individual research to form
the basis of each assignment. These are also
supported with outside speakers and opportunities
to attend conferences.
Topics studied include:
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Psychological Approaches and Applications
Conducting Psychological Research
Health Psychology
Criminal and Forensic Psychology.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Science
ASSESSMENT
58% exam, 42% coursework
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