Psychology
Course summary
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is both an applied and academic discipline. It is a subject rooted in scientific evidence and supported by different theoretical approaches. Practicing psychologists are ‘scientist practitioners’ and use their knowledge of the human mind and behaviour to work in a variety of sectors including health, criminal justice, business and education. An A Level in Psychology provides a fascinating insight into how the mind works and what underpins human behaviour. It aims to help students debate and analyse big questions such as ‘Do we have free will or is our behaviour determined?’ and ‘Is our behaviour shaped more by nature or by nature?’
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Psychology | Grade 6 in Psychology (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
English Lang - 5 Maths grade - 5 Relevant subject - Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed.
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Assessment
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12. Each of the 3 units is assessed by a 2 hour exam. Exams are a mixture of short and long answer questions. The course takes two year to complete and all exams are taken in the May/June exam series at the end of year 2.
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