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“Yesterday Never Returns”
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- Lewis School Pengam, Gilfach, Pengam, Bargoed CF81 8LJ
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The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of key topics and the knowledge and skills required in the academic study of psychology. The course is intended to ensure that you gain a comprehensive appreciation of the nature of psychology and psychological enquiry. You will be introduced to historical and current psychological approaches and classic and contemporary research.
In addition, there are opportunities to explore psychological controversies and debates. You will study a variety of methods used by psychologists and will be given opportunities to carry out your own investigations. Consideration of the ethical issues and implications of psychological endeavours will be emphasised. The course content is stimulating, relevant and accessible to a wide range of learners.
Standard 6th form entry.
The course comprises 4 units:
AS Unit 1 – Psychology: Past to Present
1 hr 30 min written examination
AS Unit 2 – Psychology: Using Psychological Concepts
1 hr 30 min written examination
A2 Unit 3 – Psychology: Implications in the Real World
2 hr 30 min written examination
A2 Unit 4 – Psychology: Applied research Methods
1 hr 30 min examination
Ni Ddychwel Doe
“Yesterday Never Returns”