Students will be expected to: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods, and ethical issues. • Apply their newfound knowledge in a range of contexts with analysis and evaluation. • Develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. This academic subject is a useful entry point into a wide range of degree choices or careers because it builds on skills developed in the sciences and humanities. There is a large quantity of new material to be delivered for a subject that most students will probably not have studied at GCSE before. Therefore it is important that students have a strong aptitude for independent learning and can deliver coherent arguments both verbally and in writing.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. In addition, applicants will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.
Psychology is assessed by external examination only. At the end of the second year, students will sit three 2-hour exams. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Forensic Psychology and Schizophrenia) Overall at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical skills and will be at least the standard of higher GCSE mathematics.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7PP |
Students will be expected to: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods, and ethical issues. • Apply their newfound knowledge in a range of contexts with analysis and evaluation. • Develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. This academic subject is a useful entry point into a wide range of degree choices or careers because it builds on skills developed in the sciences and humanities. There is a large quantity of new material to be delivered for a subject that most students will probably not have studied at GCSE before. Therefore it is important that students have a strong aptitude for independent learning and can deliver coherent arguments both verbally and in writing.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. In addition, applicants will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.
Psychology is assessed by external examination only. At the end of the second year, students will sit three 2-hour exams. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Forensic Psychology and Schizophrenia) Overall at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical skills and will be at least the standard of higher GCSE mathematics.