Distance Learning Psychology A level - The Course
The Psychology A level includes two major components - AS level and A2 level. The AS level examination can be sat in its own right.
Each lesson begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions.
The AS Level has eight tutor-marked assignments (known as TMAs). The A2 level has a further eight TMAs.
The Psychology A level course covers the syllabus in two modules, reflecting the new AQA 2185B specification examined in 2010-11 and later years. There is also guidance on carrying out practical investigations and psychological methods.
The aims of the course are to introduce candidates to the basic theories and research methods in psychology.
AS Level
- Biopsychology, Research and Gender
- Social & Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences
- Practical Investigations
A2 Level
- Child Development and Applied Psychology options
- Perspectives, Methods and Debates
- Practical Investigations and Revision
The Syllabus
This course prepares students for the AQA Psychology AS level syllabus 1186 (Specification B), for examination in 2010-11 and later years. Most candidates will then study the AQA Psychology A2 level syllabus 2186. The full Advanced Level qualification comprises AS and A2. The overall syllabus code is 2185. We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited to distance learning.
Assessment at AS level is by two written papers of 1 hour 30 minutes, each contributing 25% of the final mark.
Assessment at A2 level is by two further written papers.
Coursework
There is no coursework for this specification.
