Psychology is the study of the mind, questioning how the brain dictates and influences our behaviour through conscious and unconscious processes such as communication, memory, thought and emotion. The Psychology A-Level is underpinned by the nature vs nurture debate – do we behave as we do because of how we were born, or due to the impact of the range of experiences throughout our life? The course content is wide-ranging, covering eight distinct but closely related topics. In addition, research methods (the critical assessment of the processes underpinning psychological studies and conclusions), issues and debates (including free will v determinism, nature v nurture and the ethic of animal research), and approaches (key theories that underpin key research across a range of topics) are integrated throughout the two-year course.
- Five 4-9 GCSEs including English and Maths. A Science GCSE at grade 5 or above is preferred.
100% examination at end of Year 2 Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology Paper 2: Psychology in context Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH |
Psychology is the study of the mind, questioning how the brain dictates and influences our behaviour through conscious and unconscious processes such as communication, memory, thought and emotion. The Psychology A-Level is underpinned by the nature vs nurture debate – do we behave as we do because of how we were born, or due to the impact of the range of experiences throughout our life? The course content is wide-ranging, covering eight distinct but closely related topics. In addition, research methods (the critical assessment of the processes underpinning psychological studies and conclusions), issues and debates (including free will v determinism, nature v nurture and the ethic of animal research), and approaches (key theories that underpin key research across a range of topics) are integrated throughout the two-year course.
- Five 4-9 GCSEs including English and Maths. A Science GCSE at grade 5 or above is preferred.
100% examination at end of Year 2 Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology Paper 2: Psychology in context Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology
