Course Title | Psychology | Awarding Body | Edexcel | Course Level | AS & A2 |  | Course Content - AS
A look at the general approaches to psychology including the social approach and the cognitive approach. The issue of gender behaviour will be examined through the physiological, behavioural and psychodynamic approaches. Experiments will be done throughout the year and will be part of the exam.
Course Content - A2
A look at specific topics which could include criminal psychology, health psychology or sport psychology. There is also a synoptic element which includes abnormal psychology. Experiments will be done throughout the year and will be part of the exam. | Assessment | 100% exam. 2 at AS (one in January). 2 at A2 (one in January). | Career Opportunities | Many students progress onto either a Psychology Degree or another degree. Careers in Psychology include Clinical Psychologist, Education Psychologist, Forensics and Counselling. | Entry Requirements | GCSE Grade C in English, Maths and Science. |
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