13PSY

NCEA Level 3 Psychology

Course Description

This course is designed for students interested in understanding people, our behaviours, and the workings of the mind. You will explore various psychological approaches to addiction, investigate research methods, and examine the influence of bias in psychology. While taking last year's course can provide a helpful foundation, it is not a prerequisite. Throughout, you'll uncover new perspectives on yourself and others.

Recommended Prior Learning

12PSY and L2 Maths with statistics

Assessment Information

Specific standards you will be entered into will be outlined at the start of the year. Not all standards will be offered.

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91872 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.1 - Analyse the interaction between psychological approaches


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91874 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91875 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91876 v1
NZQA Info

Psychology 3.5 - Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r,3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 19
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

COURSE COSTS AND STANDARDS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE