Psychology
A-level
The course aims to give students a wide knowledge of psychology and a sound understanding of psychological issues, debates and perspectives. In year 12 students will study 4 fascinating areas: social influence, attachment, psychopathology and memory as well as learn how to conduct appropriately designed research.
Students will also get a grounding in the various approaches which can be used to explain the diversity of human thoughts and behaviours. In year 13, students will have the opportunity to learn about some of the following: relationships, gender, cognition and development, schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress, aggression, forensic psychology and addiction.
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Transition Work
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Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology. Compulsory content:
Social influence
Memory
Attachment
Psychopathology.
Written exam: 2 hours 33.3% of A level
Paper 2: Psychology in context. Compulsory content:
Approaches in psychology
Biopsychology
Research methods
Written exam: 2 hours 33.3% of A level
Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology. One topic from each section:
Section A: Issues and debates in psychology
Section B: Relationships, gender or cognition and development
Section C: Schizophrenia, eating behaviour or stress
Section D: Aggression, forensic psychology or addiction.
Written exam: 2 hours 33.3% of A level
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A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (with a minimum grade of 5 in English language and mathematics preferred). Also, grade 6 or above in psychology if studied.
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