Further Details | |
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Course Code | LA00040 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, The AS content is taught in the first year of study. The A2 content is taught in the second year of study. |
Department | A Levels |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2026 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2027 |
Course Overview
Ready to take your next step and understand the human mind? This A Level Psychology course will give you a strong foundation in a fascinating subject that explores behaviour, the mind, and different psychological approaches.
What You'll Learn
You'll get a solid grounding in the core elements of psychology, exploring five key psychological approaches: biological, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive, and positive. You'll learn the assumptions of each approach and apply them to explain real-life situations, such as how relationships are formed.
The course will also equip you with an understanding of:
* How different therapies are used within each approach, and their effectiveness.
* How to evaluate each psychological approach, including its strengths and weaknesses.
* Classic psychological studies, their methodologies, and ethical considerations.
* Contemporary debates in psychology, from the ethics of neuroscience to the reliability of eyewitness testimony.
* The principles of psychological research, from planning to analysis.
In your second year, you'll delve deeper into the subject by exploring specific behaviours like addictive or criminal behaviours. You'll also conduct your own investigations, gaining first-hand experience with research methods and developing valuable ICT skills.
What You'll Learn
You'll get a solid grounding in the core elements of psychology, exploring five key psychological approaches: biological, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive, and positive. You'll learn the assumptions of each approach and apply them to explain real-life situations, such as how relationships are formed.
The course will also equip you with an understanding of:
* How different therapies are used within each approach, and their effectiveness.
* How to evaluate each psychological approach, including its strengths and weaknesses.
* Classic psychological studies, their methodologies, and ethical considerations.
* Contemporary debates in psychology, from the ethics of neuroscience to the reliability of eyewitness testimony.
* The principles of psychological research, from planning to analysis.
In your second year, you'll delve deeper into the subject by exploring specific behaviours like addictive or criminal behaviours. You'll also conduct your own investigations, gaining first-hand experience with research methods and developing valuable ICT skills.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language / Welsh (1st Language) and Maths, and meet the following criteria:
GCSE Sciences at grade C/4 or above.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
GCSE Sciences at grade C/4 or above.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Examination Board WJEC. At the end of each Unit students are required to sit an internally marked mock examination. These rehearsal examinations are devised to be as similar to the external examinations as possible.
External examinations:
Units 1 – 2 (AS) – Unit 1 & 2 are examined in the first May of the course – 1 hour 30 minutes each.
Unit 3 (A2) – the second May of the course – 2 hour 30 minutes exam.
Unit 4 (A2) – the second May of the course – 1 hour 30 minutes.
External examinations:
Units 1 – 2 (AS) – Unit 1 & 2 are examined in the first May of the course – 1 hour 30 minutes each.
Unit 3 (A2) – the second May of the course – 2 hour 30 minutes exam.
Unit 4 (A2) – the second May of the course – 1 hour 30 minutes.
Psychology is a subject that is highly valued by employers in many different fields. It demonstrates that you understand people and have developed critical analysis skills for dealing with human phenomena.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a degree in Psychology. A good psychology degree can lead to a rewarding career as a Chartered Psychologist in areas such as clinical, educational, or forensic psychology. It can also open doors to careers in personnel, management, and teaching.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to pursue a degree in Psychology. A good psychology degree can lead to a rewarding career as a Chartered Psychologist in areas such as clinical, educational, or forensic psychology. It can also open doors to careers in personnel, management, and teaching.
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