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A2 Level Psychology
College
Hull
Qualifications required
A2 Psychology can be studied as part of the full-time A-level programme, in which students are expected to study 3 subjects. It is not possible to study A2 Psychology without first obtaining at least a grade C in AS Psychology
Course Length
1 year
Venue
The College's Academic Centre.
Session Time
TBC
Days Running
TBC
Start Date
September
Course Hours
TBC
A2 Level Psychology
Description
Psychology is the study of the mind and the behaviour of individuals. The new A Level is split into two parts, AS and A2.
The A2 course is the second part of a two year course.
The A2 specification offers a choice of a number ot topic areas. Which topics are studied will be at the discretion of the tutor:
PSYA3
Three out of the following eight
(a)Biological rhythms and sleep
(b)Perception
(c)Eating behaviour
(d)Aggression
(e)Cognition and development
(f)Gender
(g)Intelligence and learning
(h)Relationships
PSYA4
Section A:Psychopathology
One from the following disorders:
a)Schizophrenia
b)Depression
c)Anxiety disorders
Section B:Psychology in Action
One from the following three areas:
a)Media psychology, including media influences on social behaviour and the psychology of celebrity
b)The psychology of addictive behaviour, including smoking and gambling
c)Anomalistic psychology, including ESP, psychokinesis, psychic healing and out-of-body and near death experience
Finally, students will extend their knowledge and skills of psychological research and the scientific method, gained in their AS studies
The A2 examination takes place in two written papers. A one and a half hour paper and a two hour paper sat on two seperate half days, normally in June (25% of total A Level marks per paper). A resit is available in January.
Please note that 4 AS levels must be studied in Year 1 and 3 of those for are to be continued into Year 2.
16-18 years only are able to apply and only the full time option is available.
Progression
Further study at Degree level. Qualifications in psychology are useful for careers in health and social care and childcare as well as many other industries.
Additional Information
Please note that 4 AS levels must be studied in Year 1 and 3 of those for are to be continued into Year 2.
16-18 years only are able to apply and only the full time option is available.
Further information can be sought from Byron Edwards on 01482 313458 or the Curriculum Support Office on 01482 598818 or Learner Support Services on 01482 598744.
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