Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

For AS Level

Unit Type	Unit Information	Assessment Method and Weighting
Mandatory	G541: Psychological Investigations Candidates become familiar with four techniques for collecting/analysing data: self-report, experiment, observation, correlation. Candidates can conduct their own small investigations and make a record of their activities if they wish.	1 hour exam AS - 30% A Level - 15%
Mandatory	G542: Core Studies Candidates build knowledge and understanding of 15 psychology studies, demonstrating evaluation skills and an appreciation of wider psychological approaches/perspectives, theories, issues and debates. Candidates make comparisons and distinctions between core studies and examine the broader context of general debates within psychology.	2 hour exam AS - 70% A Level - 35%

For A2 Level

Mandatory	G543: Options in Applied Psychology Candidates have the opportunity to study two areas of applied psychology from a list of four: Forensic Psychology Health & Clinical Psychology Psychology of Education Psychology of Sport & Exercise There is opportunity to learn about applications of psychology and how theory is applied in real life situations.	1 hour 30 minutes exam A Level - 25%
Mandatory	G544: Approaches and Research Methods in Psychology This unit is made up of two parts: a) research methods (design of a practical project) and b) structured questions bringing together approaches, perspectives, methods, issues and debates covered throughout the course	1 hour 30 minutes exam A Level - 25%