Psychology
Course summary
Why do individuals behave the way they do? Why do entire cultures have such diametrically opposed attitudes to social issues from each other? A Level Psychology is an exciting course that introduces you to the scientific study of human behavior, while also helping you learn how to plan and conduct your own research. Psychology explores the idea of 'nature vs. nurture'; is our behavior determined by biological factors, or the environment we are exposed to? For example, how infant-caregiver relationships influence people's lives, how our memory works (or doesn't), and what makes some people criminals and not others. You will also learn about the role of biology in influencing our behavior, set against psychological explanations for mental health issues including depression, phobias, OCD and schizophrenia. In addition, you will study how culture and gender influence our ways of thinking. Throughout the course, you will be learning about how to plan and conduct research in psychology, and how to mathematically analyze your results.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Film Studies | Grade 6 in Film Studies | — |
Media Studies | Grade 6 in Media Studies | — |
Combined Science | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Biology | — |
Business | Grade 6 in Business | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
Drama | Grade 6 in Drama | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
- Grade 5 or above in GCSE Math's - Grade 5 or above in GCSE Science (if you study triple Science, the grade 5 or above must be in Biology) - Grade 5 or above, and at least one grade 6 or above, in GCSE English Language plus one other written subject such as History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama and Film Studies - A further GCSE at grade 4 or above If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8. All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.
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Assessment
The course is assessed by three exams at the end of the second year.
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