A Level Psychology

Course codes: OSC1293 / OSC1314
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Take your official A Level Psychology and delve into the science behind the brain...

  • Gain up to 56 UCAS points to help you land your dream place at university
  • Official AQA Psychology A Level
  • Develop your skills and open doors to a fascinating range of career options including occupational psychology, clinical psychology and forensic psychology
  • Full course materials
  • Full tutor support
  • Study at your own pace
  • Exam fees can be included - we'll book your exams for you when you're ready!
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Course Overview

If you want to understand what makes people tick…Figure out why people act in certain ways…And you want to explore how you could help change their thinking and behaviour.

Your new AQA Psychology A Level will help you do exactly that.

As well as your A Level course materials and tutor support, this course can include the examination fees needed to successfully gain your A Level Psychology qualification and those all-important UCAS points. 

Simply receive your course materials online or by post and start studying to gain that all-important A Level. If you add on the exams, when you are ready, we will book the exams for you so you can focus on your studies. 

This course can be completed without taking the A Level exam.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Course Outcome

A Level in Psychology (you must take the A Level exams to achieve this).

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

3 paper-based exams.

Course Content

AQA Specification Code: 7182

This A-Level will allow you to study the following topic
  • 4.1.1 Social Influence
  • 4.1.2 Memory
  • 4.1.3 Attachment
  • 4.1.4 Psychotherapy
  • 4.2. Psychology in Context
  • 4.2.1 Approaches in Psychology
  • 4.2.2 Biopsychology
  • 4.2.3 Research Methods
  • 4.3.1 Scientific Processes
  • 4.2.3.2 Data Handling and Analysis
  • 4.2.3.3 Inferential Testing
  • 4.3.1 Issues and Debates in Psychology
  • 4.3.2 Relationships
  • 4.3.3 Gender
  • 4.3.4 Cognition and Development
  • 4.3.5 Schizophrenia
  • 4.3.6 Eating Behaviour
  • 4.3.7 Stress
  • 4.3.8 Aggression
  • 4.3.9 Forensic Psychology
  • 4.3.10 Addiction
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Assessment

To achieve the full Psychology A Level qualification you will be assessed across the above topics. All topics will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

Course Duration

You will have 2 years to complete the full A Level from the date you receive your materials. You will be able to study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines. Your only deadlines are the A Level examinations. If you add on the exams, the examinations for this course will be taken at a centre in either Birmingham or Macclesfield; we will book these for you when you feel you are ready. Additional exam centres in various locations will soon become available.

Study Method

This course enables you to study for an A Level in Psychology by distance learning at home or at work. Your course materials will be sent via email or by post, you choose. Full tutor support will be available via email, so help is only a click away! Your course will include self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study questions, so you can monitor your progress.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an A Level in Psychology issued by AQA. All examinations must be successfully completed to gain the full A level.

Thinking of Going to University?

Open Study College are proud to partner with QA Higher Education, providing students with the unique opportunity to progress into higher education. This partnership aims to support our students in finding and securing a university place at one of QA Higher Education’s conveniently located teaching centres across the UK.

Exam details

Paper 1
  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
  • Total Marks: 96
  • Assessed: Content from topics 4.1.1 – 4.1.4
  • Assessment format: A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
Paper 2
  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
  • Total Marks: 96
  • Assessed: Content from topics 4.2.1 – 4.2.3
  • Assessment format: A mixture of short and long answer questions and multiple choice questions
Paper 3
  • Type: Written examination
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Weighing: 33.3% of A Level
  • Total Marks: 96
  • Assessed: Content from topics 4.3.1 and optional content from:
  • – one from option 1, (4.3.2-4.3.4)
  • – one from option 2, (4.3.5-4.3.7)
  • – one from option 3, (4.3.8-4.3.10)
Q&As

Yes! You take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is designed to be studied from home, and you receive full tutor support via email.

It is not essential but it is recommend you have a reasonable grade GCSE or O Level in Psychology as the concepts in the A Level Psychology may follow on from some of the knowledge you will have gained.

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  • Comprehensive study guide*
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There is no required reading for this A Level, however you will need to conduct your own research using the internet.

Yes, you will need to take the standard A Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. If you add these on, we will book these exams for you. 

Please note, if you have added the exams, you will need to sit these exams in either the Birmingham or Macclesfield examination centre.

No, all costs are included within the price! If you don’t add on the exams, you will need to book and pay for these separately. You may want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course, but this is entirely optional. 

You are still able to study this A-Level course but must take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to access examination centres.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.

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