Our Level 2 Certificate in Psychology is designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience in developing your study skills and the very interesting subject of psychology.
You will be learning about the discipline in terms of the concepts, theories and perspectives which characterise Psychology.
This course is intended to offer progression to higher level study in Psychology and also to a range of other Social Sciences, Humanities and Care courses.
Course Details
The aims of the qualification are to enable you:
1. To provide a range of academic study skills in Psychology at an introductory level as the basis for a range of related progression options
2. To introduce a number of substantive areas, basic concepts and theories within Psychology
3. To provide an introductory level of application of Psychology to a number of issues in areas of interest
Entry Guidelines
Relevant Level 1 qualification or minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3/D or above.
Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or satisfactory reference.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Assessment Method
You will build up a portfolio of evidence that covers the relevant assessment criteria. All your work will be internally assessed and verified by the teaching team and then externally verified by the awarding body Ascentis.
You will complete two units:
- Application of Psychological Concepts
- Definition and Illustration of Psychological conpcepts
Where can I progress to?
Level 3 Access to Psychology (along with Maths and English at Level 2)
BSc (Hons) Psychology — Foundation year 0 (With Level 2 English and Maths)
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