Students of our Edexcel International Advanced Level in Psychology will study a combination of classic and contemporary studies, selected to suit an international audience, and develop an understanding of social and cognitive psychology, biological psychology, learning theories and development, applications of psychology and clinical psychology, and psychological skills.
What I should consider before enrolling
All students undertaking A levels must also have IGCSE in English Language at Grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification).
All students undertaking A levels must also have IGCSE in English Language at Grade C or 4 (or equivalent qualification).
Psychology
Year 1 (AS Level)
Course Content and Examinations
Unit 1: Social and cognitive psychology
Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Topic A: Social psychology
- Topic B: Cognitive psychology
Unit 2: Biological psychology, learning theories and development
- Topic C: Biological psychology
- Topic D: Learning theories and development
Unit 3: Applications of psychology
- Topic H: Clinical psychology
- Topic I: Psychological skills
Unit 4: Clinical psychology and psychological skills
- Topic E: Developmental psychology Optional topics (students must study one of the following topics)
- Topic F: Criminological psychology
- Topic G: Health psychology
Psychology Specification
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