Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour and, as such, is concerned with how, when and why we think, feel and behave as we do. Psychology uses the methods of the sciences to make sense of human behaviour. Most people are interested in other people and would like to understand them better, as well as reaching a better understanding of themselves. Studying Psychology will enable students to investigate topics such as aggression, abnormality and dreams; psychology seeks answers to questions such as: What is the influence of childhood experience?
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component one - 30% of qualification: Examines the principals of research in psychology and carrying out investigative activities. Component two - 35% of qualification: Places a classic piece of research within an approach in psychology and a contemporary debate (e.g. the biological approach, the brain structures of serial killers and the ethics of neuroscience). Component three - 35% of qualification: Applies psychological explanations and therapies to human behaviours – criminal behaviour, mental health and the effect of the environment on our psychology.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Grant Road, Crowthorne, RG45 7HZ |
Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour and, as such, is concerned with how, when and why we think, feel and behave as we do. Psychology uses the methods of the sciences to make sense of human behaviour. Most people are interested in other people and would like to understand them better, as well as reaching a better understanding of themselves. Studying Psychology will enable students to investigate topics such as aggression, abnormality and dreams; psychology seeks answers to questions such as: What is the influence of childhood experience?
To study A-Level courses, a student must secure five Grade 5s at GCSE (or vocational course Distinctions), including either English or Maths. To study a specific A-Level course, a student must secure at least a Grade 6 in that subject (or a similar specified subject/s). Please see individual course requirements.
Component one - 30% of qualification: Examines the principals of research in psychology and carrying out investigative activities. Component two - 35% of qualification: Places a classic piece of research within an approach in psychology and a contemporary debate (e.g. the biological approach, the brain structures of serial killers and the ethics of neuroscience). Component three - 35% of qualification: Applies psychological explanations and therapies to human behaviours – criminal behaviour, mental health and the effect of the environment on our psychology.
