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A Level Psychology |
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Exam Board
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Edexcel
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Entry requirements
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4 GCSE's grade 5 or above including English & Maths |
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What will I study?
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Component 1:
• Social Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Biological Psychology • Learning Theories Component 2: • Clinical psychology • Criminal Psychology Component 3: • Methods • Synoptic review of studies • Issues and Debates |
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Assesment
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Component 1: Foundations in Psychology
2 hours, 35% of the course Component 2: Applications of Psychology
2 hours, 35% of the course Component 3: Psychology Skills
2 hours, 35% of the course |
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What skills will I gain?
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• Critical Thinking
• Statistical analysis • Research • Evaluative • Application to ‘real world’ understanding • Extended writing • Report writing • Presentation |
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Studying beyond the classroom
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Wider Reading, documentaries, visiting local health and social care services, discussions with friends and family, understanding of recent historical/cultural contexts.
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Future pathways
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Law, Social Work, Criminal Justice system, police officer, counsellor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, teaching, business, marketing, Health & Social care sectors, research.
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A member of The White Hills Park Trust.