Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour and is therefore directly relevant to your life. It is an interesting subject as it focuses on why people behave as they do. Throughout the course students will study approaches to, and debates within psychology, as well as analysing research methods used by psychologists throughout the approaches. Students will follow a series of compulsory and optional topics, including: Social Influence – obedience and conformity; Psychopathology – explanations of mental illnesses (OCD, depression and phobias); Biopsychology – how the brain and nervous system influence behaviour Forensic psychology -explanations of criminal behaviour and profiling
Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway Grade 5 or above in English and either GCSE Maths or Science
The A Level is assessed with three equally weighted written papers, each lasting 2 hours. Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in Context 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level) Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA |
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour and is therefore directly relevant to your life. It is an interesting subject as it focuses on why people behave as they do. Throughout the course students will study approaches to, and debates within psychology, as well as analysing research methods used by psychologists throughout the approaches. Students will follow a series of compulsory and optional topics, including: Social Influence – obedience and conformity; Psychopathology – explanations of mental illnesses (OCD, depression and phobias); Biopsychology – how the brain and nervous system influence behaviour Forensic psychology -explanations of criminal behaviour and profiling
Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway Grade 5 or above in English and either GCSE Maths or Science
The A Level is assessed with three equally weighted written papers, each lasting 2 hours. Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in Context 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level) Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology 2 hour written exam (33.3% of A-Level)
