Psychology specification A introduces students to the broad range of Psychology topics.
This course of study comprises two written units at AS and two at A-level, with no coursework. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding, thereby developing students' transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.
At AS the specification offers a broad range of topics, with research methods in context.
At A2 there is a range of topic based options which bring together explanations from different approaches and engage students in issues and debates in contemporary Psychology. Teachers can select a route through A2 to suit the needs and interest of their students.
A-level Sociology offers students the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and methods. It is designed to encourage students to demonstrate the application of a range of skills and consider the integration of sociological themes:
- socialisation, culture and identity
- social differentiation, power and stratification.
The specification provides a smooth transition from GCSE Sociology, although this is not a requirement for studying AS or A-level Sociology. The specification also lays an appropriate foundation for further study of Sociology and related subjects in higher education.
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