Year 1: You will study the following topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research methods. Within these we examine the nature of human memory and how early experiences affect your development as well as everyday social behaviour such as obedience and conformity. We also look at different explanations of human behaviour and specifically relate these to OCD, Depression and Phobias as well as looking at how psychologists research human behaviour. Year 2: You will study the following topics: Bio-Psychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Gender, Eating Behaviour and Aggression. We look at the biological factors studied in psychology such as brain structure and neurotransmitters and relate these to behaviours such as Aggression, Eating and Gender. Within these three units we also cover social explanations and some additional disorders such as Anorexia in the Eating Behaviours unit. We also focus on some of the big debates such as nature vs nurture within the issues and debates unit and relate these back to prior learning throughout the two years.
• For A Levels there is a minimum general entry requirement of 3 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 and 2 subjects at Grade 5. For each subject offered, a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature is required unless the subject specific requirements state otherwise. Please note, if you wish to study 4 A Level courses, Grade 7 is required in all GCSEs studied. (Further Mathematics requires a Grade 8). • For this subject you will need a minimum Grade 6 in Biology or 66 for Core with Additional Science. You do not have to have studied Psychology before, but if you have, you will need a minimum Grade 6. A minimum Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature and a minimum grade 5 in Mathematics is also required. It is essential that you are able to explain psychological ideas and essay writing is key to success at A Level.
There are termly assessments and internal examinations throughout the course and in the first year the focus will be on developing knowledge and descriptive and evaluation skills. Multiple choice, as well as written answers will be practiced, and we shall start to develop extended writing. The main focus of the second year is extended writing and application questions and therefore the focus of assessment will be on this.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT |
Year 1: You will study the following topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research methods. Within these we examine the nature of human memory and how early experiences affect your development as well as everyday social behaviour such as obedience and conformity. We also look at different explanations of human behaviour and specifically relate these to OCD, Depression and Phobias as well as looking at how psychologists research human behaviour. Year 2: You will study the following topics: Bio-Psychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology, Gender, Eating Behaviour and Aggression. We look at the biological factors studied in psychology such as brain structure and neurotransmitters and relate these to behaviours such as Aggression, Eating and Gender. Within these three units we also cover social explanations and some additional disorders such as Anorexia in the Eating Behaviours unit. We also focus on some of the big debates such as nature vs nurture within the issues and debates unit and relate these back to prior learning throughout the two years.
• For A Levels there is a minimum general entry requirement of 3 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 and 2 subjects at Grade 5. For each subject offered, a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature is required unless the subject specific requirements state otherwise. Please note, if you wish to study 4 A Level courses, Grade 7 is required in all GCSEs studied. (Further Mathematics requires a Grade 8). • For this subject you will need a minimum Grade 6 in Biology or 66 for Core with Additional Science. You do not have to have studied Psychology before, but if you have, you will need a minimum Grade 6. A minimum Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature and a minimum grade 5 in Mathematics is also required. It is essential that you are able to explain psychological ideas and essay writing is key to success at A Level.
There are termly assessments and internal examinations throughout the course and in the first year the focus will be on developing knowledge and descriptive and evaluation skills. Multiple choice, as well as written answers will be practiced, and we shall start to develop extended writing. The main focus of the second year is extended writing and application questions and therefore the focus of assessment will be on this.