Psychology
Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form
Course summary
Course structure: The A2 will be examined with three exam papers, lasting two hours each. All papers will comprise of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. Paper 1 will consist of: Social psychology, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Paper 2 will consist of: Approaches, biopsychology and research methods. Paper 3 will consist of: Issues and debates, schizophrenia, aggression and relationships. Students will be expected to demonstrate in A level: • Psychological knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues in relation to the specific content • Be able to apply psychological knowledge and understanding of specific content in a range of contexts in society • Interpret and evaluate psychological concepts, theories, research studies and research methods in relation to the specific content • Evaluate therapies and treatments including in terms of their appropriateness and effectiveness • Demonstrate biological knowledge as some areas of the course is heavily scientific • Statistics are used in research and so numeracy is a necessary requirement also, 10% of the Psychology examination will be maths centred • Reading various books and articles and writing essays, therefore literacy skills are crucial
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4 | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 4-4 in Combined Science | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Biology | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Physics | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 5 in Chemistry | — |
As published by the school
4 in Maths, 4 inscience - or 4-4 in Combined Science - and 4.5 average in English.
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