L2PSY

Level 2 Psychology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Fiona Murphy.

Internal Credits:  18            External Credits:  N/A

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and thinking. There are different perspectives of psychology that will be studied: these include cognitive, behaviourist, biological, psychodynamic and social behaviours. Students will also use the scientific method to learn about the practical application of psychology research and link to real-world issues. If you enjoy thinking strategically, analytically, working in groups, discussing and thinking out of the box, then Psychology may be a course of interest.  

Pre-requisites

Level 1 Literacy and L1 Numeracy are very highly recommended.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 17
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91844 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.1 - Examine different psychological approaches used to explain a behaviour


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91845 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.2 - Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91847 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.4 - Examine how theory is used in fields of psychological practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 5r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91848 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 2.5 - Examine ethical issues in psychological practice


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 17
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.