Psychology
The Broxbourne School - Hertfordshire
01992411060
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, EN10 7FU
Course summary

Year 1 – Foundations in Psychology: • Cognitive psychology – study of mental processes in the brain, specifically memory • Social psychology – study of relationships with each other and society and how it affects behaviour i.e. obedience and prejudice • Biological psychology – study of how brain structure, genes and hormones may influence behaviour • Learning theories – how we learn and perceive information and how this influences behaviour Year 2 – Applications of Psychology: • Clinical psychology – different explanations for mental health disorders and ways of treating them • Health psychology – how and why people behave in unhealthy ways e.g. drug misuse • Psychological skills – methodological and conceptual issues in Psychology

Entry requirements

- 6 (triple science Biology GCSE), 6-6 Combined Science 5 in English and Maths - At least five 9 - 5 (A* - C) grades including grade 5 in English and maths

How you'll be assessed

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About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBadgers Walk, Broxbourne, EN10 7FU