Psychology
Course summary
Psychology is an exciting subject that will give you a critical understanding of the nature and causes of human behavior. Throughout the course you will learn about yourself and society and what drives both, through both theory and practical experiments, questioning and probing everyday issues. As a science, Psychology requires a good grounding in Science and Mathematics to analyze and evaluate core concepts such as bio-psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology and psychopathology. Research methods are a key part of the course and you will develop important skills for your future. Examinations take place at the end of year 2 and include multiple choice questions, evaluation and extended writing. The main purpose of the A-Level course in Psychology is to allow students to Psychology helps you prepare for many courses and employment where a solid understanding of human nature is useful and psychologists work in a wide range of fields from clinical and health services, to sport coaching and marketing. The research and critical evaluation skills that you will learn studying psychology will support you in your next steps be that in psychology or elsewhere.
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 6.0 or above | — |
Psychology | Grade 6 in Psychology (if taken) | — |
Combined Science | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
• 6 Strong Passes or 7 Standard Passes including: • 6 in Psychology(if studied at GCSE) and • 5 in English Language and • 5 in Mathematics and • 55 in Science
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Assessment
Year 1: Paper I - Introductory topics in psychology: Memory, Attachment, Social influence, Psychopathology, Paper 2- Psychology in context: Approaches, Bio-psychology and Research methods Year 2: Paper 3- Issues and options in Psychology: Issues and debates in psychology, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic psychology.
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