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Course Overview
A Level Psychology
Course code: OSC1293
A Level Psychology - Understand What Makes People Tick
Why You Should Study
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.
It will provide you with a detailed and comprehensive guide through a fascinating and compelling subject. Plus, it will give you ideal foundation should you wish to continue studying towards a higher psychology qualification.
As it is a fully recognised AQA qualification, you'll find all the course materials up to date and accurate. And, should you wish to use it in support of an application to university, you could get up to 56 UCAS points. Alternatively, this recognised AQA qualification will help support applications for a variety of jobs in occupational psychology, clinical psychology and forensic psychology.
As an Open Study College student, you'll be supplied with your course materials, as well as the full support of a tutor throughout your studies. You can choose to receive your materials through the post or easily access them online. And, thanks to our flexible distance learning approach, you'll be able to study at your own pace and only take the exams when you feel confident and comfortable that you'll be able to pass. In fact, as you'll be responsible for booking own exams with this particular course, you can decide exactly when you're ready. As soon as you feel ready, you can call us and we'll help you find which exam centres you can attend.
If you're interested in learning more about psychology but you're looking for a more flexible appach to learning that fits around your busy schedule, this is the ideal course for you.
Thanks to our excellent rating on Trustpilot, you can easily and confidently enrol on the course today by hitting the 'Enrol Now' button on this page. Alternatively, you can hit 'Speak To An Adviser', complete your details and one of our dedicated Student Support Team will be in touch to help you.
Find out how A Level student, Christian, has found studying his A Level with us
Course Content
Your Qualification
When you successfully complete this course and the exams you'll be awarded with a recognised AQA A Level in Psychology.
For your reference, the AQA Specification Code is 7182
Your Study
You'll have two full years to complete your study for your AQA Psychology A Level, though there are options to extend that period if you require. Thanks to our flexible distance learning approach, you'll be able to manage your study around your schedule, setting targets and deadlines that are right for you.
You can choose to receive your materials securely by post, or access them easily online. And in both cases you'll receive full, unlimited e-mail support from an experienced tutor who is there to help guide your through your qualification.
To complete this qualification successfully, you'll be required to complete the exams outlined in the section below, but your progress will be tracked throughout the course by a combination of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked study. You'll also have access to our Student Support Team for any additional guidance you might require.
What You'll Learn
During your study of AQA Psychology A Level, you'll cover a wide range of learning objectives that will arm you with a thorough understanding of the subject. Your course will cover the following areas:
- 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
Other Information
How You'll Be Assessed
To successfully complete your AQA Psychology A Level, you must pass three paper-based exams, as described below:
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)
You are responsible for booking the exams, at a time when you feel confident and comfortable that you can successfully pass. As soon as you feel ready, you can call us and we'll help you find which exam centres you can attend.
However, if you prefer for us to organise the exams for you, you can register for our AQA Psychology A Level With Exams option.
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.
QA Higher Education partner with Middlesex University, Northumbria University, Solent University, Ulster University and the University of Roehampton to provide a variety of courses ranging from level 4 foundation programmes to level 6 undergraduate and level 7 postgraduate degrees.
With teaching centres located in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton, and several intakes a year, students can go on to study higher education without waiting for September to roll around and without having to move away from home.
Each qualification is designed to support your career progression, with the choice of subjects ranging from business to computing, accounting to events management and cyber security to digital marketing.
For more information about QA Higher Education, go to their website. Or alternatively, speak to a member of our team on 03300 563100.
Q&As
Your Questions Answered
Is this the same qualification as an A Level from a school or college?
Yes it is. It's exactly the same. The ONLY difference is that you can study for this when you want, where you want and how you want. The course materials, the tasks you'll carry out, the exams you'll do at the end...they're all the same as what you would do in school or college. It's just that this way, you can learn on your own terms.
What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
We recommend you have a reasonable grade GCSE or equivalent (such as O Level) in Psychology as some of the concepts may follow on from the knowledge you'll have gained from these courses. However this is not essential.
What is included in the cost of my course?
Pretty much everything you need to pass the course successfully and get a recognised qualification. In some instances you may also be required to do some additional reading outside of the provided study materials. With both the online and course pack options, you'll receive:
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Accreditation
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV writing service
- FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
- Free TOTUM (previously called NUS Extra) Student Discount Card
With the course pack option, you'll also receive:
- Comprehensive study guide
- Open Study College pen with highlighter
- Student study planner
- Student notebook
Remember, you'll also have online access to an experienced course tutor and you can always take advantage of our dedicated Student Support Team.
Is there a required reading list?
Not for this course. But you'll need to some of your own research using the Internet.
Do I have to sit an exam?
Yes, you'll need to take the standard A Level examinations in order to successfully complete this course. The examinations run on specific dates, which can be obtained by visiting the AQA website.
You are responsible for booking the exams, at a time when you feel confident and comfortable that you can successfully pass. As soon as you feel ready, you can call us and we'll help you find an exam centre that you can attend.
However, if you would prefer for us to organise your exams for you, you can register for our A Level Psychology inc Exams option.
Are there any additional costs?
The only thing that isn't covered in this course is the fees you'll need to pay to the exam centre
What if I live outside the UK?
You can study this course anywhere in the world. But you do need to sit your exams here in the UK.
What happens if I lose my course pack?
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.
What if I still have questions?
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 Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
Your Next Step
Your Next Step
The AQA Psychology A Level is a popular qualification that we've found our students to enjoy. As we said before, if you're interested in learning more about psychology but you're looking for a more flexible approach to learning that fits around your busy schedule, this is the ideal course for you.
Thanks to our excellent rating on Trustpilot, you can easily and confidently enrol on the course today by hitting the 'Enrol Now' button on this page. Alternatively, you can hit ' Speak To An Adviser', complete your details and one of our dedicated Student Support Team will be in touch to help you.
