Teacher in Charge: Nadene Brouwer, Tabitha McGee.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry Requirements
Evidence of achievement at Level 2 Science, Maths or English, good writing skills as there is a substantial writing component to this course
13 Psychology
This course encourages independent exploration of psychological themes in depth.
Course Components
Term 1
(1) The Origins of Psychology & Learning From the Past
(2) Explanations of Human Behaviour - How Different Psychological Perspectives Explain Human Behaviour
A.S. 91873 v1 Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society 3 credits due 22 March
Term 2
Continuation of Explanations of Behaviour
(3) The Work of Psychologists
A.S. 91872 v1 Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches 6 credits
Term 3
(4) Conduct Independent Psychological Research with Consultation
A.S. 91874 v1 Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation, 6 credits
Term 4
Completion and re-assessment opportunities.
Option to self-study for external exam if internals have been completed (3crd).
Possible Credits
Optional External - 3 credits
Internal - 19 credits
UE Approved