Course information
Psychology
Harris Academy Greenwich - Greenwich
02088590133
Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ
Course summary

Psychology is the ‘scientific study of the mind and behaviour’, and the A Level offers an introduction to six ‘core’ areas of the discipline. Social Psychology focuses on the social interactions people have with each other. We function fully as people in the company of, and with the help of, others. Amongst other issues, This course explains why we conform and why we are likely to obey authority figures. Cognitive Psychology looks at how we perceive and interpret the world around us. Cognitive psychologists are interested in ‘thinking’ and are therefore concerned with internal mental processes, and how those processes are involved in the development of behaviours such as perception and intelligence. One of the most important topics is memory. Biological Psychology looks at the role of evolutionary forces and genetics in behaviour. It investigates how the nervous system and hormones work, how the brain functions, and how changes in these can affect behaviour. Year 1 - A Level -Social Influence -Memory -Attachment -Psychopathology -Biopsychology -Approaches -Research Methods Year 2 – A Level -Forensics -Schizophrenia -Issues and Debates -Relationships -Research Methods

Entry requirements

Must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language or Literature. No vocational subjects allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. English Lang/ Lit – 5, Maths – 5, Science - 5

How you'll be assessed

Optional topics for Paper 3 Are -Forensics -Schizophrenia -Relationships Composition of qualification: 100% examination at the end of year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressMiddle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ