Psychology
Course summary
Are you interested in why people behave the way they do? Do you want to know the answers to questions such as how do I think? Or why are some people good leaders? If so then you will probably enjoy Psychology. However in order to be successful in psychology you really need to enjoy reading, because there are so many fascinating studies to learn about. Psychology is a relatively new science and so you really need to be the sort of person who can accept that there are no straight forward answers. Psychology is a practical research based science and so you will need to be prepared to conduct research and analyse your findings. The practical skills and understanding of methodology that A level psychology nurtures are really useful in a wide range of career options.
Entry Requirements
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Grade 6 in GCSE Science and Grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths.
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Assessment
Paper 1 Foundations of Psychology 2-hour exam 90 marks Worth 35% • Social psychology • Cognitive psychology • Biological psychology • Learning approach Paper 2 Applications of Psychology 2-hour exam 90 marks Worth 35% • Clinical psychology • Criminal psychology Paper 3 Psychological skills 2-hour exam 80 marks Worth 30% • Review of methodology/studies • Review of issues and debates
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