Course information
Psychology
The Warren School - Barking and Dagenham
02082704500
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SB
Course summary

Psychology is a popular subject which is attractive to students because it develops a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. These skills are particularly relevant to young people and are transferable to further study and the workplace. This qualification offers students an engaging and stimulating introduction to the study of psychology, combined with the academic integrity and skills that Higher Education and employers value. We are confident that this specification will continue to ensure that the psychologists of the future will have a fascinating and coherent introduction to the subject. Why You Should Consider This Course? Psychology is useful in a wide range of careers as it equips you with the ability to understand people and behaviours, as well as developing critical and communicative skills which are useful in a range of environments and occupations. Studying psychology also helps develop practical maths skills, including understanding graphs and interpreting statistical analyses. Psychology students are desirable employees because they have both language and numerical skill.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades 4-9

How you'll be assessed

A-level -Paper 1: Social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology. -Paper 2: Approaches in psychology, biopsychology and research methods. -Paper 3: Issues and debates in psychology, plus three option topics. -Each paper is 33.3% of A-level. -Each exam is 2 hours and 96 marks in total.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarking and Dagenham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWhalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6SB