Psychology
Course summary
Aims The specification encourages students to: develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills develop their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Content Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in psychology Biopsychology Research methods Issues and debates in psychology Optional Option 1 Relationships Gender Cognition and development Option 2 Schizophrenia Eating behaviour Stress Option 3 Aggression Forensic psychology Addition
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English Language and mathematics English Language 6 Mathematics 6 Five GCSE grades 9-6 with grade 5 in English language and mathematics. It is possible to study economics, history, geography, psychology or sociology in Year 12 if the subject was not studied at GCSE. Enrolment on these courses will be at the discretion of the Academy. All students are enrolled at the discretion of the leadership team and individual results will be discussed as part of the enrolment process on GCSE results day.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology What’s assessed Compulsory content 1-4 above Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 96 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Paper 2: Psychology in context What’s assessed Compulsory content 5-7 above Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 96 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology What’s assessed Compulsory content 8 above Optional content, one from option 1, 9-11, one from option 2, 12-14, one from option 3, 15-17 above Assessed Written exam: 2 hours 96 marks in total 33.3% of A-level Questions A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions
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