About the course
AQA GCSE Psychology (8182) - 1 year course
Paper 1: Cognition & Behaviour
Paper 2:Social Context & Behaviour
This will be an evening class 6-9pm, day to be confirmed.
Entry requirements
We will look at your English writing skills and Maths at the point of entry.
What you'll learn (core modules)
This course will teach you the AQA GCSE Psychology (specification 8182) syllabus.
You'll cover the following topics:
Cognition and behaviour
- Unit 1: Memory
- Unit 2: Perception
- Unit 3: Development
- Unit 4: Research methods
Social context and behaviour
- Unit 5: Social influence
- Unit 6: Language, thought and communication
- Unit 7: Brain and neuropsychology
- Unit 8: Psychological problems
How will I be assessed?
Exams will take place in May/June 2025
Paper 1: Cognition & Behaviour, 1hr 45mins, 50% weighting, 100 total marks. Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.
Paper 2: Social Content & Behaviour, 1hr 45mins, 50% weighting, 100 total marks. Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
The University & Professional Development Centre (UPDC) Western Way, Bury st Edmunds
How much will it cost?
The course is £395
or
The course is free to:
- anyone in employment and earning less than £18,525 per annum
- unemployed and in receipt of ESA or JSA
- 19-23 year olds without a full Level 2 qualification (5 GCSEs)
Days & times
Starting 03/09/2024
Tuesday 18:00 - 21:00