Level: AS and A2 level

Awarding Body: AQA Specification A

The AS level modules includes:
Module 1 Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Module 2 Physiological and Individual Differences
Module 3 Social Psychology and Research Methods

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The AS level modules includes: Module 4 Social, Physiological and Comparative Psychology
Module 5 Individual Differences, Issues and Debates, and Approaches
Module 6 Coursework

Student Information Sheet

Download the Psychology student information sheet here.

Course Description

Aim

• Students taking AS and A2 level Psychology learn to understand the reasons and motivations behind human behaviour and the facets of abnormal behaviour.
• Issues specifically related to Psychology such as ethics, culture and gender are discussed during the course, providing insight into other areas of society.
• There is a synoptic element at A2 level including Abnormal Psychology.
• At A2 level students are required to complete one piece of coursework that helps to develop their research and investigative skills.

Relevance

• AS and A2 level Psychology give students a unique understanding of why people behave in a certain way and what causes human behaviour.
• This course is extremely beneficial for careers in health, welfare, medicine, law, teaching, marketing, human resources, general management, the police and the media.
• A2 level Psychology is an excellent foundation for further study in this subject or related subjects in higher education.

Assessment

AS level: Three written examinations
A2 level: Two written examinations. One piece of coursework as part of Module 6

Informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by the tutor.

Supporting Texts

Psychology AS: The Complete Companion
Written by Cardwell & Flanagan
ISBN: 0-7487-6747-9

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Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5 including English and Maths at grade C or above.