PSYCHOLOGY

What is the course about?

This will appeal to:

• People who enjoy exploring issues, dealing with how and why people behave in certain ways

• People who are interested in finding out about the link between behaviour and environment

• It is suitable for people who are looking for a course that would complement other AS and A Levels, such as English, Sociology or GNVQ Health & Social Care.

What will I learn?

• Knowledge and understanding of psychological theories, research, studies and the methods used to collect data.

• Exploration of the different areas of Psychology, such as cognitive, social development and research methods

• A variety of skills including how to analyse and interpret Psychological information

• An understanding of the ethical issues in Psychology

• An awareness of how the study of Psychology can help you to understand our society

MODULE 1

Cognitive Psychology

Memory: Short-term memory and long-term memory; Forgetting; Critical issue – eyewitness testimony.

Developmental Psychology

Attachment: The development and variety of attachments; Deprivation and privation; Critical issue – day care.

MODULE 2

Physiological Psychology

Stress: Stress as a bodily response; Sources of stress; Critical issue – stress management.

Individual Differences

Abnormality: Defining psychological abnormality; Biological and physiological models of abnormality; Critical issue – eating disorders.

MODULE 3

Social Psychology

Social influence: Conformity and minority influence; Obedience to authority; Critical issue – ethical issues in psychological research.

Research Methods

Quantitative and qualitative research methods; Research design and implementation; Data analysis.

When does the course start?

The course starts in September of each year

How do I attend?

Normal daytime attendance.

Where applicable this subject may also be taken as a part time evening programme.

Who is the awarding Body?

AQA

How long does the course last?

The course is taught as a one year programme.

What can I do next?

You may progress to A2 level.

AS + A2 levels are recognised qualifications for a wide range of courses in Higher Education.

Are there any entry requirments?

A GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths would be helpful.

Are there any other requirements?

Students may be advised to purchase a specific revision text. There will be a small charge for photocopied booklets.

Multiple copies of the necessary text books and journals are available in the FE library. The Social Science Resource Base also contains books and articles that are needed to complete class work and assignments.

How is the course assessed?

100% External Examination

Unit 1 and Unit 2 are assessed by the candidate answering 2 structured questions Unit 3 the candidate is required to answer 1 structured question and 1 data response.

How much does the course cost?

All students who are joining a full time course and are under 19 years of age on the 1st September as their course commences, will not be required to pay tuition fees or examination fees.
Otherwise: To be confirmed.

Are there any exam fees?

Whom should I contact for advice?

Anne Barker, Ext. 327 (barkera@grimsby.ac.uk)
Maria Norsden, Ext 327 (norsdenm@grimsby.ac.uk)
Jenny Turner, Ext 327 (turnerj@grimsby.ac.uk)
Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education
Nuns Corner
Laceby Road
Grimsby
N E Lincs
DN34 5BQ

Tel: 01472 311222
Minicom (for hearing impaired/deaf): 01472 315532

Equal opportunities (statement)

The N.E.Lincs Sixth Form College Partnership guarantees to deal fairly with and effectively with all students, staff and visitors and offer equality of opportunity on the basis of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. Students have the right to expect that this will apply to them without prejudice or discrimination and that they also have the obligation to deal fairly and effectively with other students and staff regardless of age, creed, gender, impairment, learning difficulty, marital status, national origin, race, religion or sexuality. The Partnership will endeavour to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act, Part IV, which requires public bodies to make every effort to support persons with disability