The certificate course comprises of two compulsory units: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications In this unit you will explore four key approaches in psychology: social, cognitive, learning and biological. This will involve learning about the main ways in which they explain every day behaviour, with examples from key research studies. You will then apply your knowledge of these approaches to explain gender development, aggression and consumer behaviour. Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research In this unit you will plan, design, carry out and analyse your own piece of psychological research. A list of possible topics are provided, but beyond that, the main decisions are yours to make! This unit will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the scientific process of psychological research.
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 |
The certificate course comprises of two compulsory units: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications In this unit you will explore four key approaches in psychology: social, cognitive, learning and biological. This will involve learning about the main ways in which they explain every day behaviour, with examples from key research studies. You will then apply your knowledge of these approaches to explain gender development, aggression and consumer behaviour. Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research In this unit you will plan, design, carry out and analyse your own piece of psychological research. A list of possible topics are provided, but beyond that, the main decisions are yours to make! This unit will allow you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the scientific process of psychological research.
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.