What you'll learn
- Approaches and questions in psychology
- Psychological investigation
- Atypical psychology: Schizophrenia and related psychosis and anxiety disorders.
- Applied psychology: Workplace and consumer behaviour.
Introduction
This specification provides an overview of the LRN International AS & A Level Psychology program. It is suitable for various stakeholders, including students, educational institutions, administrators, employers, parents/guardians, educators, and examiners. The document outlines the essential features and administrative procedures for this international qualification.
Objective
The LRN International AS & A Level Psychology program aims to enable international students to demonstrate their theoretical understanding across a range of topics, including various methods of investigating human behavior, significant psychological approaches and research findings, the scope and limitations of psychological investigation, transferable skills of data analysis, evaluation and interpretation, insights into individual, social and cultural diversity, and effective communication with other psychologists.
Mode of Delivery
This qualification is designed to be delivered within educational centers. Centers must prove to LRN, through the center recognition process, that they possess the necessary resources, facilities, and expertise to deliver the program. Additionally, centers must meet LRN’s criteria by showcasing their capacity, capability, and resources, including appropriately qualified staff.
Progression
The LRN International AS & A Level Psychology program is designed to accommodate students with diverse backgrounds, educational levels, and career goals. Depending on the level of qualification achieved, students may progress to:
– A similar Level 3 qualification in Psychology
– LRN Level 3 Diploma in Pre-U Foundation Studies
– Higher-level qualifications, such as HNC/HND or Degrees
– Vocationally related qualifications
Breakdown of Assessment Objectives
Breakdown AO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
– Biological, behaviorist/learning, cognitive, psychodynamic, and humanist approaches to understanding human behavior
– Recurrent themes in psychology
– Terminology used in psychology
– Methods used to study psychology
– Relevant psychological research
AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding:
– Applying knowledge and understanding of psychology as a science, its processes, techniques, and procedures
– Applying knowledge to different situations and contexts
– Explaining behavior in theoretical contexts and contexts with high ecological validity
– Applying appropriate legal principles and rules to predict outcomes of legal disputes
AO3 – Use psychological knowledge to:
– Appropriately analyze and evaluate theories, research, and research conclusions
– Suggest and evaluate methods of obtaining data and evaluate their usefulness
– Assess and suggest strategies and interventions based on psychological approaches
Assessment
The assessment for this qualification consists of written exam papers, set and marked by LRN.
Grading
The LRN International A Level will be graded on a six-point scale: A*, A, B, C, D, and E. The LRN International AS Level will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D, and E. Candidates who fail to achieve the minimum standard for grade E will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate.
Results
Exam series occur in:
– January (results released in March)
– June (results released in August)
– November (results released in January)
Re-takes
Candidates can retake exams during the following series:
– January (results released in March)
– June (results released in August)
– November (results released in January)
