Psychology

Astrea Academy Sheffield

01145539110

Andover Street, Sheffield, S3 9BE

Course summary

Psychology (AQA) Entry requirements: Grade 6 in English Language, Mathematics and Biology Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. Through studying Psychology, you will learn how to explain and predict human behaviour. WHO IS THIS SUITABLE FOR? • You wonder if we can rely on the testimony of eyewitnesses who recall details of a crime • You want to know why people obey destructive authority • You want to know why humans form attachments with their infants • You question whether it is better to treat people with schizophrenia with drugs or talking therapies • You wonder if criminals are born made and have the capacity to change • You are interested in why memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s occur WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING? Unit 1 – Social Influence, Memory, attachment, psychopathology Unit 2 – Approaches in Psychology, research methods, Biospsychology Unit 3 – Issues and debates in Psychology, gender, stress, addiction HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? You will be assessed at the end of Year 13 Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology 2hrs 33% Paper 2 – Psychology in Context 2hrs 33% Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology 2hrs 33% WHAT SUBJECTS GO WITH PHYSICS? Scholars often combine Psychology with Sociology, English Literature, Spanish and any other essay based subject. WHERE COULD IT LEAD ME? Psychology A Level supports further study in a variety of areas, including clinical Psychology, Medicine, Law, Sport and Teaching

Entry Requirements

Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.

Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
Biology	Grade 6 in Biology (if taken)	—
Combined Science	Grade 6-6 in Combined Science (if taken)	—
Mathematics	Grade 6 in Mathematics	—
English Language	Grade 6 in English Language	—