A Level Psychology

£499.00

Edexcel
Psychology A Level course
Psychology A Level course

A Level Psychology

£499.00

Edexcel

Awarding body:

Edexcel

Enrolment length:

24 months

Study method:

Online

Study our Psychology A Level to increase your understanding of a variety of different areas of psychology and numerous theories. This course is designed to prepare you for the Edexcel A Level Psychology exam which cover social, cognitive, niological, clinical and child psychology as well as learning theories. Once an A Level in this topic has been achieved, students can go on to work in a number of roles as well as move on to further study at university.

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Study our Psychology A Level to increase your understanding of a variety of different areas of psychology and numerous theories. This course is designed to prepare you for the Edexcel A Level Psychology exam which cover social, cognitive, niological, clinical and child psychology as well as learning theories. Once an A Level in this topic has been achieved, students can go on to work in a number of roles as well as move on to further study at university.

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About this A Level Psychology Course

In this Psychology A Level you will study numerous topics including social, cognitive, clinical, biological and child psychology. Each unit covers a variety of case studies and famous findings from psychologists in their field. At the end of the course, students will have a much broader knowledge of psychological practices and how these apply to job roles in psychology. Once completed, this course can help to move on to further study at university or help lead to a psychology based career.

Study Time: 200 hours
Enrolment length: 24 months
Course Format: Online
Entry Requirements: None Specific

To get the full Edexcel Psychology A Level, students must enter themselves as a private candidate for the exam.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

  • 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
  • Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
  • Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
  • Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
  • Links to further resources and information available on courses
  • Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
  • Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
  • Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
  • Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Course Content

Included in this A Level Psychology course are the following units:

Unit 1: Social psychology

This first unit will introduce you to the area of social psychology including various studies on how people behave in social situations.

Unit 2: Cognitive psychology

Next we will explore cognitive psychology which is related to memory and how we store information in the brain.

Unit 3: Biological psychology

Biological psychology looks at the various structures in the brain and central nervous system which can affect a persons behaviour.

Unit 4: Learning theories

Next we will look at various theories of how people learn including phobias and conditioning.

Unit 5: Clinical psychology

This unit looks at diagnosing clinical disorders and the symptoms that can occur. We will focus on depression and schizophrenia.

Unit 6: Child psychology

In our final unit of the course we will look at child psychology including short and long term effects of different childhood experiences.

Maths skills and exam techniques

This final part of the course focuses on the mathematical skills need for complete your exams. The section also covers what to expect in your exams and techniques to answering different question types.

The Psychology A Level with Edexcel carries the option to study 3 potential topics for unit 6. In our course we preselect Child Psychology for this section and the course only covers this area.

Qualification

The Edexcel A Level Psychology qualification is available both in the UK and internationally and is seen as a global standard for knowledge in psychological theory. The course is accredited with Edexcel, an industry leader with decades of expertise in academic qualifications.

For more information regarding Edexcel, click on the Edexcel tab further up this page.

Assessments

On this A Level Psychology course you are required to enter yourself for the Edexcel examinations. This means that you will need to contact an Edexcel centre local to you in order to sit your exam and pay any fees that are required for this. Exam fees can vary between centres but are much cheaper when organised early so we advise to book your exams long before the actual examination date.

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This course prepares learners to sit for their Edexcel A Level examination. We offer full tuition and materials to get you ready for your exams and completing an A Level in this way results in exactly the same qualification as through a traditional school.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected].

What is included in this A Level Psychology course?

The A Level courses that we offer are to prepare you for your exam. We provide the revision for the A Level’s, there are assignments at the end of each unit for you to complete and submit to your tutor, this way you will be marked on what you have learnt in the unit and see if there is anything that you need to focus a little more on. Once you have worked your way through all of the units then you will also have a mock exam. When you have completed all of the revision with us then, all being well, you should be ready to book in for and sit your A Level exam. Please note, the cost of the exam isn’t included in the cost of the course and completing the A Level course with us will not give you an A Level qualification.

Do I have to sit an exam?

You do, the A Level Psychology course that we offer is to prepare you for the exam, you will then need to book in at a centre that is convenient for you to sit your exam as a private candidate.

Am I assigned a tutor for this course?

You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrolment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of our working hours.

Can I speak to someone before I enrol?

Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.

How long do I have to study?

The enrolment term is 24 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments and practical tasks (if applicable) then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 24 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.

What are the payment options?

There are various payment options for this A Level Psychology course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.

Do you offer any funding for the A Level Psychology course?

Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.

Do I need to buy anything else for this A Level Psychology course?

Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!

How do I log in and access my A Level Psychology course?

Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.

What happens if I fail an assignment?

If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.

How do I complete my assignments?

Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.

How long does it take to mark my work?

We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.

Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?

You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.

What device can I/shall I use?

As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.

How do I see my course material/resources?

Everything that you will need for your A Level Psychology course will be accessible on our online campus. You can select the online and paper versions of most of our courses too, if you select this option then there will be an additional £35 cost, this covers the cost of us printing out a full course pack in a ring binder folder and sending out via Royal Mail 1st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.

Who is the Awarding Body of the A Level’s?

This A Level Psychology that we offer is to the Edexcel specification, when booking in for your exam then please ensure that you book the correct option, this will ensure that you have learnt all of the correct and relevant course/exam content and are fully prepared!

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Our courses come with full tuition from an expert tutor. Your tutor is contactable by our messaging system and the same person will provide feedback on your assignments. We also have a dedicated admin team on hand to help over the phone, through live chat and by email.

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5 working days for feedback on assignment

Our turnaround times are the best in the industry!

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Psychology A Level course
A Level Psychology
£499.00