You will complete Unit 1 and Unit 2 as above, as well as the following two units in the second year Unit 3: Health Psychology In this unit you will explore psychological approaches, theories and studies related to lifestyle choices, unhealthy behaviours and behavioural change, linking them to specific contexts. We will focus on explaining issues surrounding stress, physiological addiction and behavioural addiction. This unit places an emphasis on applying health psychology in a vocational setting and gives you the opportunity to understand the work of health psychologists and other healthcare practitioners. Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology In this unit you will develop knowledge of psychopathology; types and characteristics of mental disorders and approaches to treatment, and the role of professionals in supporting and promoting mental health. This will include exploring the causes of psychopathology, as well as how society has historically viewed those whose behaviour was seen as abnormal.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including three from the core subjects.
Units 1 and 3 (approaches and health) are assessed through external exams, Unit 1 in the summer of year 1, and Unit 2 in the summer of year 2. The exams are between 1.5 and 2 hours long, and are graded as Near Pass, Pass, Merit or Distinction. Units 2 and 6 (research and psychopathology) are assessed internally through assignments. Unit 2 is made up of three assignments (covering the principles of research, planning a project, and carrying out and analysis of the project), and Unit 6 is made up of two assignments (the historical context of mental health, and modern treatments and risk factors of mental illness). Each assignment is roughly 8-10 pages in length, but there is no definitive word count, and quality counts as much as quantity! Full support materials and plans are provided to help you with the assignments, and students are able to resubmit if their first attempt achieves a lower grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA |
You will complete Unit 1 and Unit 2 as above, as well as the following two units in the second year Unit 3: Health Psychology In this unit you will explore psychological approaches, theories and studies related to lifestyle choices, unhealthy behaviours and behavioural change, linking them to specific contexts. We will focus on explaining issues surrounding stress, physiological addiction and behavioural addiction. This unit places an emphasis on applying health psychology in a vocational setting and gives you the opportunity to understand the work of health psychologists and other healthcare practitioners. Unit 6: Introduction to Psychopathology In this unit you will develop knowledge of psychopathology; types and characteristics of mental disorders and approaches to treatment, and the role of professionals in supporting and promoting mental health. This will include exploring the causes of psychopathology, as well as how society has historically viewed those whose behaviour was seen as abnormal.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including three from the core subjects.
Units 1 and 3 (approaches and health) are assessed through external exams, Unit 1 in the summer of year 1, and Unit 2 in the summer of year 2. The exams are between 1.5 and 2 hours long, and are graded as Near Pass, Pass, Merit or Distinction. Units 2 and 6 (research and psychopathology) are assessed internally through assignments. Unit 2 is made up of three assignments (covering the principles of research, planning a project, and carrying out and analysis of the project), and Unit 6 is made up of two assignments (the historical context of mental health, and modern treatments and risk factors of mental illness). Each assignment is roughly 8-10 pages in length, but there is no definitive word count, and quality counts as much as quantity! Full support materials and plans are provided to help you with the assignments, and students are able to resubmit if their first attempt achieves a lower grade.