In the first year students will cover a range of introductory units which will give them an in-depth understanding of the core disciplines within psychology. Students will start exploring the different schools of thought (approaches) within psychology, as well as the nature of memory and applications of this to eyewitness testimony. Within the attachment topic students will look at psychological reasons for attachment and the consequences if this does not happen. Students will also look into a range of psychopathologies including phobias, depression and OCD. Social psychology will cover topics such as why we obey and conform. In the second year students will develop their knowledge further and consider more applied topics. For example, students will have the opportunity to consider explanations and reasons for aggression and gender identity disorder. Students will also cover the stress topic which looks at what causes stress and how stress can be managed. Throughout the two year course, students will also cover research methods by designing their own research and applying their knowledge of this to the units they are studying. Unit 1 – Psychological Approaches and Applications There are many ways to explain or understand human behaviour in order to treat it. This unit investigates how four of the main approaches in psychology help us dothis from their different perspectives: Cognitive, Social, Learning and Biological. Key concepts and relevant key studies will also be discussed and evaluated. Unit 2 – Conducting Psychological Research Psychological research is not based on opinion and follows a rigorous scientific process. This unit identifies, analyses and applies the importance of this process. Unit 3 – Health Psychology Health psychologists are interested in how psychological and physiological factors affect health and ill health. This unit includes approaches, theories and studies that explore the reasons why individuals engage in specific behaviours such as addiction and why individuals may experience high levels of stress and the impact this has on health. Unit 4 – Criminal and Forensic Psychology This unit looks at a number of different explanations for criminal behaviour, linked to the approaches from unit 1, and analyses the best way to treat criminal behaviour; punishment or modification? Students will also learn about different methods of creating an offender profile and will create their own as part of the final assignment. This course is ideally suited to...... Students who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to HE and/or employment, possibly in psychology. Those learners with an interest in psychology will benefit from opportunities for deep learning where they are able to make connections among units and select areas of interest for detailed study. BTEC Nationals provide a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including: reading technical texts, effective writing, analytical skills, creative development, and preparation for assessment methods used in a degree.
32-35 points if you wish to study alongside other BTEC or vocational courses 36 - 48 points if you wish to study alongside A levels Calculating your Point Score • Points have the same numerical value as the grade achieved. For example a Grade 5 is equivalent to 5 points. • Combined Science GCSE counts as two GCSEs and the two grades should be combined. For example a 7/6 would be 13 points. • For students who have studied a Level 2 BTEC Qualification the following conversions should be used: Distinction* : 8 Points Distinction: 7 Points Merit: 6 Points Level 2 Pass: 5 Points
2 examinations Coursework Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. Learners are permitted to resit external assessments during their programme. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 3EX |
In the first year students will cover a range of introductory units which will give them an in-depth understanding of the core disciplines within psychology. Students will start exploring the different schools of thought (approaches) within psychology, as well as the nature of memory and applications of this to eyewitness testimony. Within the attachment topic students will look at psychological reasons for attachment and the consequences if this does not happen. Students will also look into a range of psychopathologies including phobias, depression and OCD. Social psychology will cover topics such as why we obey and conform. In the second year students will develop their knowledge further and consider more applied topics. For example, students will have the opportunity to consider explanations and reasons for aggression and gender identity disorder. Students will also cover the stress topic which looks at what causes stress and how stress can be managed. Throughout the two year course, students will also cover research methods by designing their own research and applying their knowledge of this to the units they are studying. Unit 1 – Psychological Approaches and Applications There are many ways to explain or understand human behaviour in order to treat it. This unit investigates how four of the main approaches in psychology help us dothis from their different perspectives: Cognitive, Social, Learning and Biological. Key concepts and relevant key studies will also be discussed and evaluated. Unit 2 – Conducting Psychological Research Psychological research is not based on opinion and follows a rigorous scientific process. This unit identifies, analyses and applies the importance of this process. Unit 3 – Health Psychology Health psychologists are interested in how psychological and physiological factors affect health and ill health. This unit includes approaches, theories and studies that explore the reasons why individuals engage in specific behaviours such as addiction and why individuals may experience high levels of stress and the impact this has on health. Unit 4 – Criminal and Forensic Psychology This unit looks at a number of different explanations for criminal behaviour, linked to the approaches from unit 1, and analyses the best way to treat criminal behaviour; punishment or modification? Students will also learn about different methods of creating an offender profile and will create their own as part of the final assignment. This course is ideally suited to...... Students who want to continue their education through applied learning, and who aim to progress to HE and/or employment, possibly in psychology. Those learners with an interest in psychology will benefit from opportunities for deep learning where they are able to make connections among units and select areas of interest for detailed study. BTEC Nationals provide a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including: reading technical texts, effective writing, analytical skills, creative development, and preparation for assessment methods used in a degree.
32-35 points if you wish to study alongside other BTEC or vocational courses 36 - 48 points if you wish to study alongside A levels Calculating your Point Score • Points have the same numerical value as the grade achieved. For example a Grade 5 is equivalent to 5 points. • Combined Science GCSE counts as two GCSEs and the two grades should be combined. For example a 7/6 would be 13 points. • For students who have studied a Level 2 BTEC Qualification the following conversions should be used: Distinction* : 8 Points Distinction: 7 Points Merit: 6 Points Level 2 Pass: 5 Points
2 examinations Coursework Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade awarded. Learners are permitted to resit external assessments during their programme. Units are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P).