Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Psychologists employ the scientific method: formulating theories, testing hypotheses through observation and experiment and using statistics to analyse their findings. You don't need to have studied GCSE psychology to study the A level but you will need an interest in biology and a good grasp of maths, (particularly arithmetic, data handling, algebra and graphs). Psychology can be used in a wide variety of people-oriented careers and will give you a great set of transferable skills including communication, analysis research and problem-solving skills. The course has scientific content but also allows you to develop your extended writing skills. You'll cover a range of topics introducing you to Psychology including social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. You'll explore the origins of psychology and approaches used within it including learning, biological, psychodynamic, humanist and comparative approaches. You'll discover Psychology's history and emergence as a science. You'll focus on biopsychology and research methods and learn how psychologists use quantitative and qualitative data and statistical methods in research. You'll have the opportunity to look at particular issues in depth covering one topic from each of these options: Relationships, gender, cognition and development Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress Aggression, forensic psychology or addiction. There will be teacher-led sessions, class-based discussions, student-led presentations, films and podcasts and individual research. You will need to undertake private study, read around the subject and complete regular homework tasks to stay on track. There will be opportunities to hear from psychology professionals and to take part in career events to explore psychology career pathways.
Average GCSE Point Score of 5+ including English and Maths. A minimum of Grade 5 in Psychology or English Language if not studied at GCSE.
Assessment is through the final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, AL4 0TT |
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Psychologists employ the scientific method: formulating theories, testing hypotheses through observation and experiment and using statistics to analyse their findings. You don't need to have studied GCSE psychology to study the A level but you will need an interest in biology and a good grasp of maths, (particularly arithmetic, data handling, algebra and graphs). Psychology can be used in a wide variety of people-oriented careers and will give you a great set of transferable skills including communication, analysis research and problem-solving skills. The course has scientific content but also allows you to develop your extended writing skills. You'll cover a range of topics introducing you to Psychology including social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. You'll explore the origins of psychology and approaches used within it including learning, biological, psychodynamic, humanist and comparative approaches. You'll discover Psychology's history and emergence as a science. You'll focus on biopsychology and research methods and learn how psychologists use quantitative and qualitative data and statistical methods in research. You'll have the opportunity to look at particular issues in depth covering one topic from each of these options: Relationships, gender, cognition and development Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress Aggression, forensic psychology or addiction. There will be teacher-led sessions, class-based discussions, student-led presentations, films and podcasts and individual research. You will need to undertake private study, read around the subject and complete regular homework tasks to stay on track. There will be opportunities to hear from psychology professionals and to take part in career events to explore psychology career pathways.
Average GCSE Point Score of 5+ including English and Maths. A minimum of Grade 5 in Psychology or English Language if not studied at GCSE.
Assessment is through the final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions.