Course information
Psychology
Highams Park School - Waltham Forest
02085274051
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ
Course summary

The Psychology A Level course is suitable for students who wish to develop their interest in the study of human behaviour. The aim of the course is to enable you to study psychological theories and concepts and develop your skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology - This unit includes learning about social influence (why we obey, conform and change the majority’s point of view), memory, attachment and psychopathology (how mental health disorders affect people and how they are treated). Paper 2: Psychology in Context – This unit includes learning about the different schools of psychology from behavioural to biopsychology and how human behaviour is studied as a science. Additionally you will be learning about research methods and the mathematical element of psychology. Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology – This unit includes learning about psychological debates (such as nature or nurture), schizophrenia, relationships and aggression.

Entry requirements

GCSE English (Literature or Language) grade 5, with GCSE Biology grade 6 if a student has completed Triple Science, or grade 6-6 in GCSE Double Award Science.

How you'll be assessed

This A Level is 100% exam based. The A Level exam consists of three papers at the end of the two year course. Each of the three papers is worth a third of your final grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
Address34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ