Seicoleg

Cymhwyster: UG (Blwyddyn 12) a U2 (Blwyddyn 13)                      

Bwrdd Arholi: CBAC

Beth fydda i’n ei ddysgu?

Bwriad y cwrs hwn hon yw sicrhau fod disgyblion yn meithrin gwerthfawrogiad cynhwysfawr o natur seicoleg ac ymholiad seicolegol. Yn ystod y cwrs, byddi di’n cael dy gyflwyno i ymagweddau hanesyddol a chyfredol ar seicoleg ac ymchwil clasurol a chyfoes.

Sut fydda i’n dysgu?

Byddi di’n cael cyfle i wneud llawer o waith trafod manwl, ysgrifennu ac ymchwilio drwy gydol y cwrs. Bydd gofyn i ti ddarllen yn eang am wahanol agweddau o seicoleg.

Oes angen offer arnaf fi?

Ni fydd angen offer arbennig, heblaw am yr adnoddau a ddarperir gan yr adran.

Sut fydda i’n cael fy asesu?

Blwyddyn 12: Uned 1 a 2

Uned 1 - Seicoleg: O'r Gorffennol i'r Presennol

Arholiad ysgrifenedig: 1 awr 30 munud, 20% o'r cymhwyster

Uned 2 - Seicoleg: Archwilio Ymddygiad

Arholiad ysgrifenedig: 1 awr 30 munud, 20% o'r cymhwyster

 Blwyddyn 13 – Uned 3 a 4

Uned 3 - Seicoleg: Goblygiadau yn y Byd Go Iawn

• Arholiad ysgrifenedig: 2 awr 30 munud, 40% o'r cymhwyster

Uned 4 - Seicoleg: Dulliau Ymchwil Cymhwysol

Arholiad ysgrifenedig: 1 awr 30 munud, 20% o'r cymhwyster

Beth yw’r cam nesaf ar ôl y cwrs hwn?

Mae’r cwrs hwn yn sylfaen addas ar gyfer astudio Seicoleg neu faes perthynol ar nifer o gyrsiau mewn prifysgol. Hefyd gelli di symud ymlaen i’r lefel nesaf o gymwysterau galwedigaethol (e.e. ym meysydd gofal, rheoli chwaraeon neu fusnes); neu gelli di fynd yn syth i'r byd gwaith.

Syniadau am swyddi ...

Pob math o Seicolegydd e.e. Seicolegydd Clinigol, Seicolegydd Cwnsela, Seicolegydd Addysg, Seicolegydd Fforensig, Seicolegydd Iechyd / Lles, Seicolegydd Chwaraeon ac Ymarfer.

Eisiau gwybod mwy? Dere i siarad gyda Mrs Seldon. Mae angen o leiaf gradd C mewn TGAU Maths a Gwyddoniaeth i ddilyn y cwrs.  

Qualification: AS (Year 12) and A Level (Year 13)             

Examination Board: WJEC

What will I learn?

This specification is intended to ensure that learners gain a comprehensive appreciation of the nature of psychology. Through the specification learners will be introduced to historical and current psychological approaches and classic and contemporary research.

How will I learn?   

You will have in-depth discussions, as well as complete written and research tasks throughout the course. You will need to read widely about various aspects of psychology.

Do I need any equipment?

You will not require any special equipment, apart from departmental resources.

How will I be assessed?

Year 12: Units 1 and 2

Unit 1 - Psychology: Past to Present

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 20% of qualification

Unit 2 - Psychology: Exploring Behaviour

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 20% of qualification

 Year 13 – Units 3 and 4

Unit 3 - Psychology: Implications in the Real World

Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of qualification

Unit 4 - Psychology: Applied Research Methods

Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes, 20% of qualification

What is the next step after this course?

This course provides a suitable foundation for the study of Psychology or a related area through a range of university courses. You can also progress to the next level of vocational qualifications (e.g. in the areas of caring, sports management or business); or you could seek direct entry into employment.

Ideas for jobs ...

All fields of Psychology e.g. Clinical psychologist, Counselling psychologist, Educational psychologist, Forensic psychologist, Health psychologist, Sport and exercise psychologist.

Want to know more? Come and speak to Mrs Seldon. You will need at least a C grade in GCSE Maths and Science in order to follow this course.