Psychology

Psychology is studied at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College.

This course can also be studied as an intensive one-year programme for students aged 19+ at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College.

Length

  • 'AS' in Year 1
  • 'A2' in Year 2

Entry Requirements

'AS':

  • At least Grade C or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE Science is essential.

'A2':

  • At least Grade E in 'AS' Psychology, Grade D is preferred.

Course Content

2 units at 'AS' Level, including:

  • Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods
  • Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences

3 units at 'A2' Level, including:

  • Relationships, Eating Behaviour and Aggression
  • Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and Research Methods

Assessment

Examinations.

Aims & Ambitions

A Higher Education course in clinical psychology, educational psychology, business or a career in one of these areas.