Psychology is an appropriate course for anyone with an interest in understanding human behaviour. Psychologists study things you’ve probably never considered; they investigate the newly discovered phenomenon of mirror neurons, which visual cues activate what areas of the brain, which stage of sleep do we dream and so on. Psychologists also focus on things that have probably happened to you or someone you know. Ever had a word ‘right on the tip of your tongue’? Does your cat come running every time it hears you opening a can? When you are driving, why do you stop at the sight of something as flimsy as a red light? Do some songs make you happy and others make you sad? Have you ever had a bad day and taken it out on your dog? Has a smell ever reminded you of an event or place in your past? Psychologists study these human behaviours in a scientific way. Psychology also plays an important part in marketing; the fact that more cereal commercials are shown at night than during the rest of the day is no accident! Why should you study this course? Because psychology is a fascinating and rewarding subject with a wide range of applications including sport psychology, educational and child psychology, neuroscience, clinical and health psychology.
- 5+ English, Maths and Biology (5/5 if studying combined) - You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
Three two hour A level examinations at the end of year 2: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: Gender, Schizophrenia & Forensic Psychology
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Highfield Lane, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA |
Psychology is an appropriate course for anyone with an interest in understanding human behaviour. Psychologists study things you’ve probably never considered; they investigate the newly discovered phenomenon of mirror neurons, which visual cues activate what areas of the brain, which stage of sleep do we dream and so on. Psychologists also focus on things that have probably happened to you or someone you know. Ever had a word ‘right on the tip of your tongue’? Does your cat come running every time it hears you opening a can? When you are driving, why do you stop at the sight of something as flimsy as a red light? Do some songs make you happy and others make you sad? Have you ever had a bad day and taken it out on your dog? Has a smell ever reminded you of an event or place in your past? Psychologists study these human behaviours in a scientific way. Psychology also plays an important part in marketing; the fact that more cereal commercials are shown at night than during the rest of the day is no accident! Why should you study this course? Because psychology is a fascinating and rewarding subject with a wide range of applications including sport psychology, educational and child psychology, neuroscience, clinical and health psychology.
- 5+ English, Maths and Biology (5/5 if studying combined) - You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC.
Three two hour A level examinations at the end of year 2: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: Gender, Schizophrenia & Forensic Psychology