The human mind is the most complex biological structure on Earth. It is the source of all thought and behaviour. To build an equivalent computer would require the energy produced by an entire nuclear power station. Psychology is a science which seeks to investigate the mind and its influence on behaviour through scientific research and analysis. Psychology lies at the intersection of many other different academic disciplines, including biology, and neuroscience. medicine, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, sociology and artificial intelligence. The first year of the Psychology course endeavours to explore several issues including the study of social influence. It seeks to explain why ‘ordinary people’ carry out horrendous acts, why the majority of people conform and why the minority can cause social change. Students will also understand the impact of early attachments between a child and a carer on emotional development. Students will also learn about the nature of memory. For example, whether we can rely on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. In the first year of the A level, students will learn how a variety of research methods are used by psychologists to explore thoughts and behaviours. They will also learn about key approaches in psychology, such as Behaviourism, Humanism and the Freudian perspective. The second year of the course explores key debates within psychology, such as nature-nurture. Students will also study the psychology of relationships, aggression and schizophrenia. At A level the biological approach to psychology has a greater presence in all topics. Students will be required to gain a sophisticated understanding of physiological systems such as the central nervous system, neuroplasticity and the use of brain scanning technology. A sound knowledge of research methods is key at A level and represents 25-30% of all marks available. Students will therefore conduct a psychological research project to develop their understanding. The specification also requires students to learn about 7 statistical tests, and mathematical skills can represent up to 10% of the marks available.
GCSE average grade requirements: 5.0+ A grade 5 in Science. A grade 6 in English and a grade 4 in Maths (due to the statistics component of the course)
Two-year linear A level with 100% examined assessment. This is made up of 3 x 2-hour exams at the end of the two-year course.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ |
The human mind is the most complex biological structure on Earth. It is the source of all thought and behaviour. To build an equivalent computer would require the energy produced by an entire nuclear power station. Psychology is a science which seeks to investigate the mind and its influence on behaviour through scientific research and analysis. Psychology lies at the intersection of many other different academic disciplines, including biology, and neuroscience. medicine, linguistics, philosophy, anthropology, sociology and artificial intelligence. The first year of the Psychology course endeavours to explore several issues including the study of social influence. It seeks to explain why ‘ordinary people’ carry out horrendous acts, why the majority of people conform and why the minority can cause social change. Students will also understand the impact of early attachments between a child and a carer on emotional development. Students will also learn about the nature of memory. For example, whether we can rely on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. In the first year of the A level, students will learn how a variety of research methods are used by psychologists to explore thoughts and behaviours. They will also learn about key approaches in psychology, such as Behaviourism, Humanism and the Freudian perspective. The second year of the course explores key debates within psychology, such as nature-nurture. Students will also study the psychology of relationships, aggression and schizophrenia. At A level the biological approach to psychology has a greater presence in all topics. Students will be required to gain a sophisticated understanding of physiological systems such as the central nervous system, neuroplasticity and the use of brain scanning technology. A sound knowledge of research methods is key at A level and represents 25-30% of all marks available. Students will therefore conduct a psychological research project to develop their understanding. The specification also requires students to learn about 7 statistical tests, and mathematical skills can represent up to 10% of the marks available.
GCSE average grade requirements: 5.0+ A grade 5 in Science. A grade 6 in English and a grade 4 in Maths (due to the statistics component of the course)
Two-year linear A level with 100% examined assessment. This is made up of 3 x 2-hour exams at the end of the two-year course.