NCEA Level 3 Psychology
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr B. Silk.
Psychology provides insights into human behaviour and mental processes, helping students develop a better understanding of themselves and others. By exploring topics such as personality, cognition, and social interactions, students can gain self-awareness, empathy, and improved communication skills, which are essential for building healthy relationships and effective teamwork.
Studying psychology equips students with critical thinking and analytical skills. They learn to evaluate and interpret scientific research, statistical data, and empirical evidence. This ability to analyse information is crucial in various academic disciplines and practical life situations. It enhances problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities, and encourages evidence-based reasoning.
Students will apply a Psychological theory to a field of Psychology - for example - Motivation in Sports Psychology or Theories of Personality to Criminal Psychology. Students will conduct their own research following a scientific method. Students will analsye a significant piece of research and its impact on Society and then students will look at the main issues affecting Psychological research - biases like gender bias, cultural bias and doing socially sensitive research.
Psychology opens doors to diverse career paths. It can serve as a foundation for professions such as counselling, social work, human resources, education, marketing, and research. In a rapidly changing world, where interpersonal skills, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are highly valued, studying psychology provides a strong foundation for personal and professional growth.
Studying psychology equips students with valuable insights into human behaviour, enhances critical thinking skills, promotes mental well-being, and prepares them for a wide range of future career opportunities.
Course Overview
Term 1
91875 Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice
Term 2
91873 Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society
91874 Conduct independent psychological research with consultation - start
Term 3
91874 Conduct independent psychological research with consultation - finish
91876 Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice
Term 4
91876 Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice - revision
Recommended Prior Learning
Students taking Level 3 Psychology MUST have completed Level 2 Psychology successfully. There are NO exceptions.
Students must also have a device for Level 3 Psychology.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A personal laptop is essential for this course. If obtaining one is a barrier, please contact Ben Silk, the Kaihautu/Head of Social Sciences, at .
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.2 - Analyse the significance of a key piece of research and its impact on society
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.3 - Conduct independent psychological research with consultation
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.4 - Analyse how theories are applied within a field of psychological practice
NZQA Info
Psychology 3.5 - Analyse a significant issue in psychological practice