Course information
Psychology
The Burgate School and Sixth Form - Hampshire
01425652039
Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ
Course summary

Psychology is a course that allows students to learn about the science of mind and behaviour. This first unit comprises of Social Influence, Memory and Attachment. The second unit comprises of Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods which will introduce you to the learning, cognitive and biological approach to investigating human behaviour and an understanding of phobias, depression and OCD including their treatment. In the second year you add the psychodynamic and humanist approaches to human behaviour. You will examine Bio-Psychology to include the nervous system and Biological rhythms and investigate the debates such as ethics, gender, culture and if our behaviour is determined by nature or nurture. You gain insight into the Psychology of Relationships including virtual relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology to include offender profiling. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to apply your new skills and understanding by carrying out practical investigations and learn how to apply Psychological theory to explain the impact of research on society. WHY THIS COURSE? Gain an appreciation of how individuals think and behave – Insight into applied Psychology in the real world – Practical work – Exciting course trips to London and abroad.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 GCSE Mathematics or Science

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RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityHampshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSalisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ