Psychology
Aldridge School - A Science College
Course summary
This interesting and dynamic subject involves the study of the behaviour of individuals and their mental processes. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 5 | — |
As published by the school
Average APS Grade 5.0 at GCSE.
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Assessment
The A Level will be assessed by three exams taken at the end of Year 13. These will each last 2 hours. Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology. Studying topics such as social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Paper 2 – Psychology in Context. Studying topics such as approaches in psychology, biopsychology and research methods. Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology. Studying topics such as relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology alongside issues and debates in psychology.
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