The A Level course is made up of three units: Paper one includes several topics such as social influence comprising conformity and obedience; memory, including the study of theories related to memory; as well as eyewitness testimony and explanations of attachment. Paper two covers several different psychological approaches: psychopathology; abnormality and mental health; and the biopsychology of stress. Students will also gain an excellent grounding in data analysis and research methodology. Paper three covers several optional topics such as cognition and development, aggression, forensic psychology, relationships and stress. Psychology combines well with both science and humanities subjects. Maths and Biology have particular relevance. Law, Sociology or Health & Social Care also complement this subject.
A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature and Maths. Students should also have achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. Students who have studied statistics at GCSE will also be at an advantage.
Assessment is via written examination: three 2-hour exams at the end of the course. Each paper is equally weighted.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QS |
The A Level course is made up of three units: Paper one includes several topics such as social influence comprising conformity and obedience; memory, including the study of theories related to memory; as well as eyewitness testimony and explanations of attachment. Paper two covers several different psychological approaches: psychopathology; abnormality and mental health; and the biopsychology of stress. Students will also gain an excellent grounding in data analysis and research methodology. Paper three covers several optional topics such as cognition and development, aggression, forensic psychology, relationships and stress. Psychology combines well with both science and humanities subjects. Maths and Biology have particular relevance. Law, Sociology or Health & Social Care also complement this subject.
A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, within these passes, there must be a grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature and Maths. Students should also have achieved grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. Students who have studied statistics at GCSE will also be at an advantage.
Assessment is via written examination: three 2-hour exams at the end of the course. Each paper is equally weighted.