Psychology
Brentwood County High School - Essex
01277238900
Seven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF
Course summary

Psychology is the study of human behaviour and the reasons why people and animals do the things they do. The course allows you to explore a wide range of behaviours and there will be a great chance to explore these topics in depth. It will also open up a world of career options. Not only is the subject diverse in job prospects, but it opens up a world of opportunities with transferable skills such as critical analysis, independent thinking and research: all qualities valued by higher education providers and employers. As a subject it will also give you skills of empathy, understanding and an ability to see the world from others points of view and perspectives to understand cultural differences.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English, Maths and at least one Science. GCSE Psychology is not required.

How you'll be assessed

Three exams sat at the end of Year 13 each is equally weighted, worth 33%. Paper 1 covers memory, social influence, attachment and psychopathology. Paper 2 looks at approaches, biopsychology and research methods. Paper 3 examines issues and debates, cognition and development, schizophrenia and forensics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSeven Arches Road, Brentwood, CM14 4JF