If you would like to understand both yourself and others better, psychology is the subject for you. In fact, Psychology has close links with Science subjects and uses empirical research to make inferences and draw conclusions about the reasons behind aspects of human behaviour. This research is on-going – what we know about human behaviour is constantly being evaluated and challenged so there are no simple answers or facts in Psychology. Students will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of psychology through a range of topics. Make sure you have a realistic and accurate picture of what this subject entails. It is not an easy option and involves a great deal of reading difficult texts and producing evaluative written work. You must be prepared to deal with unfamiliar vocabulary and complex ideas and theories. We expect you to make a real contribution in lessons, asking and answering questions and participating in class discussion. There is a great deal to learn during your two years of studying A-Level Psychology. You also need to be able to evaluate theories and research as well as describing them. Essays make up a large part of the A-Level exam and we focus on developing your skills in extended writing and effective evaluation. Progression Opportunities: Studying psychology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options, including: ● Marketing ● Business development ● Accountancy ● Human resources ● Forensic psychology ● Occupational therapy ● Clinical psychology ● Nursing ● Teaching Speakers, Trips, Conferences or Other Educational Opportunities: Psychology is very much an applied discipline and as such it is all around us. Students are encouraged to investigate psychological issues in a range of media including the internet and traditional broadcast media such as TV and Radio. We attend conferences that we think will help the students in a very direct way with their studies or alternatively stimulate their interest in wider social science and psychological issues. For further information, see Ms Mahajani
5 GCSE grades at 9 -5 including the following minimum grades: Mathematics 6, English Language 5 and Science 5
There are three exams, each accounting for one third of the A-Level. Each exam lasts for 2 hours and is worth 96 marks each. The exams will consist of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions. ● Paper 1 – Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology ● Paper 2 – Approaches in Psychology, Biological Psychology, Research Method in Psychology and Issues and debates ● Paper 3 – You will also be expected to apply your psychological knowledge to various topic areas which we will choose as a class for Paper 3.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Brent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Crownhill Road, London, NW10 4EP |
If you would like to understand both yourself and others better, psychology is the subject for you. In fact, Psychology has close links with Science subjects and uses empirical research to make inferences and draw conclusions about the reasons behind aspects of human behaviour. This research is on-going – what we know about human behaviour is constantly being evaluated and challenged so there are no simple answers or facts in Psychology. Students will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of psychology through a range of topics. Make sure you have a realistic and accurate picture of what this subject entails. It is not an easy option and involves a great deal of reading difficult texts and producing evaluative written work. You must be prepared to deal with unfamiliar vocabulary and complex ideas and theories. We expect you to make a real contribution in lessons, asking and answering questions and participating in class discussion. There is a great deal to learn during your two years of studying A-Level Psychology. You also need to be able to evaluate theories and research as well as describing them. Essays make up a large part of the A-Level exam and we focus on developing your skills in extended writing and effective evaluation. Progression Opportunities: Studying psychology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options, including: ● Marketing ● Business development ● Accountancy ● Human resources ● Forensic psychology ● Occupational therapy ● Clinical psychology ● Nursing ● Teaching Speakers, Trips, Conferences or Other Educational Opportunities: Psychology is very much an applied discipline and as such it is all around us. Students are encouraged to investigate psychological issues in a range of media including the internet and traditional broadcast media such as TV and Radio. We attend conferences that we think will help the students in a very direct way with their studies or alternatively stimulate their interest in wider social science and psychological issues. For further information, see Ms Mahajani
5 GCSE grades at 9 -5 including the following minimum grades: Mathematics 6, English Language 5 and Science 5
There are three exams, each accounting for one third of the A-Level. Each exam lasts for 2 hours and is worth 96 marks each. The exams will consist of multiple-choice, short answer and extended writing questions. ● Paper 1 – Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology ● Paper 2 – Approaches in Psychology, Biological Psychology, Research Method in Psychology and Issues and debates ● Paper 3 – You will also be expected to apply your psychological knowledge to various topic areas which we will choose as a class for Paper 3.
