The course is split into 12 modules across three broad areas. 1) Introductory topics in psychology: Social influence especially conformity and obedience; memory including models and eyewitness testimony; attachment including the impact of early attachments on cognition; social and physical development and psychopathology including definitions of abnormality, and causes and treatments of phobias, OCD and depression. 2) Psychology in context: Research methods; approaches in psychology and biopsychology including understanding the brain and biorhythms including sleep and the menstrual cycle. 3) Issues and debates in psychology including ethics and different explanations for causes of behaviour: This is part of the AQA core specification. In addition, we will choose one from each of the following three groups of optional topics Option 1: Relationships; Gender; Cognition and development. Option 2: Schizophrenia; Eating behaviour; Stress. Option 3: Aggression; Forensic psychology; Addiction. The options listed above are chosen by student agreement and guided by the teacher.
4 in GCSE English Language or Literature 5 in GCSE Maths 4 in GCSE Science (A strong grade in Biology is an advantage)
There will be three exams of two-hour duration at the end of the second year. This is a linear two-year course. Each exam carries equal weighting. There is no coursework, but you will be set research projects to help you apply your psychological research methods knowledge. Throughout the course, you will be assessed through a variety of essays, exam questions, knowledge tests and practical research projects. Results from these will form the basis of your teacher-assessed progress grade. However, your actual final grade depends solely on your performance in the final three exams at the end of the two-year course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ |
The course is split into 12 modules across three broad areas. 1) Introductory topics in psychology: Social influence especially conformity and obedience; memory including models and eyewitness testimony; attachment including the impact of early attachments on cognition; social and physical development and psychopathology including definitions of abnormality, and causes and treatments of phobias, OCD and depression. 2) Psychology in context: Research methods; approaches in psychology and biopsychology including understanding the brain and biorhythms including sleep and the menstrual cycle. 3) Issues and debates in psychology including ethics and different explanations for causes of behaviour: This is part of the AQA core specification. In addition, we will choose one from each of the following three groups of optional topics Option 1: Relationships; Gender; Cognition and development. Option 2: Schizophrenia; Eating behaviour; Stress. Option 3: Aggression; Forensic psychology; Addiction. The options listed above are chosen by student agreement and guided by the teacher.
4 in GCSE English Language or Literature 5 in GCSE Maths 4 in GCSE Science (A strong grade in Biology is an advantage)
There will be three exams of two-hour duration at the end of the second year. This is a linear two-year course. Each exam carries equal weighting. There is no coursework, but you will be set research projects to help you apply your psychological research methods knowledge. Throughout the course, you will be assessed through a variety of essays, exam questions, knowledge tests and practical research projects. Results from these will form the basis of your teacher-assessed progress grade. However, your actual final grade depends solely on your performance in the final three exams at the end of the two-year course.
