Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, and as such it is central to our everyday lives. The Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology consists of a combination of continual assessment through written assignments, and external examinations. The course involves three mandatory units which explore the study of psychological approaches, health psychology and a practical research-based project. In psychological approaches, students will examine the cognitive, social, learning and biological methods associated with studying the human mind and behaviour. Health psychology looks at the motivation behind healthy and unhealthy behaviours, considers how stress links to illness, and why people become addicted to behaviours or substances. In the research-based unit, students will learn how to work to deadlines, manage their time, find information for themselves, and hone basic skills such as using an index correctly, and referencing. One optional unit will also be completed, from a choice of criminal and forensic psychology, principles of children’s psychological development, psychopathology and treatment, and applied sport psychology. Modules titles: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research Unit 3: Health Psychology Optional Units. Choice of one from: Unit 4: Criminal and Forensic Psychology Unit 5: Promoting Children’s Psychological Development Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology Unit 7: Applied Sport Psychology
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and/or Language Grade 5 in GCSE Science
Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications – Externally assessed (Written examination – 1hr 30mins. 72 marks. Extended open-response questions and scenario-based questions). Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research – Internally assessed. Unit 3: Health Psychology – Externally assessed (Written examination – 2hr. 70 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Bromwich Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 4AF |
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, and as such it is central to our everyday lives. The Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology consists of a combination of continual assessment through written assignments, and external examinations. The course involves three mandatory units which explore the study of psychological approaches, health psychology and a practical research-based project. In psychological approaches, students will examine the cognitive, social, learning and biological methods associated with studying the human mind and behaviour. Health psychology looks at the motivation behind healthy and unhealthy behaviours, considers how stress links to illness, and why people become addicted to behaviours or substances. In the research-based unit, students will learn how to work to deadlines, manage their time, find information for themselves, and hone basic skills such as using an index correctly, and referencing. One optional unit will also be completed, from a choice of criminal and forensic psychology, principles of children’s psychological development, psychopathology and treatment, and applied sport psychology. Modules titles: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research Unit 3: Health Psychology Optional Units. Choice of one from: Unit 4: Criminal and Forensic Psychology Unit 5: Promoting Children’s Psychological Development Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology Unit 7: Applied Sport Psychology
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and/or Language Grade 5 in GCSE Science
Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications – Externally assessed (Written examination – 1hr 30mins. 72 marks. Extended open-response questions and scenario-based questions). Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research – Internally assessed. Unit 3: Health Psychology – Externally assessed (Written examination – 2hr. 70 marks).