Psychology

Assessment

How will you be assessed? The course is 100% externally examined. The course is divided into three components: Component 1 Research Methods - 30% of the overall course. This component has three elements which include a multi-choice section, stimulus response section and a mathematical data analysis section. Component 2 Psychological Themes through Core Studies - 35% of the overall course Students will answer a range of short and essay style question on ten sets of classic and contemporary core studies. Component 3 Applied psychology - 35% of the overall course. Students answer extended questions relating to three areas of applied psychology, of which, mental health is the compulsory element.