Want to learn about the human mind? You've come to the right place. Psychology is all about human behaviour and what dictates it. Why do people react to certain things in certain ways? What can make people happy or sad, and how can we use that in the modern world? Learning psychology will teach you all about the behaviour of people and how their minds work, which can be useful everywhere!
5 A* - C GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths, or continuing study of GCSE English and Maths in addition to other courses if not achieved. To study Psychology: A grade B or greater is required in Mathematics
Component 1 - Research methods Students will examine the four main techniques for collecting/analysing data • Self-report • Experimentation • Observation • Correlation Component 2 - Psychological themes through core studies • Students examine key areas of Psychology • There is also the opportunity to investigate a number of the key debates such as Nature/nurture, Freewill/determinism Reductionism/holism Individual/situational explanations Component 3 - Methodological issues and debates Issues in mental health -The historical context of mental health -The medical model Students also examine a selection of the following topics -Child psychology -Criminal psychology Exams: There are three examinations at the end of the two year course – one for each component. Each exam is two hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG |
Want to learn about the human mind? You've come to the right place. Psychology is all about human behaviour and what dictates it. Why do people react to certain things in certain ways? What can make people happy or sad, and how can we use that in the modern world? Learning psychology will teach you all about the behaviour of people and how their minds work, which can be useful everywhere!
5 A* - C GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths, or continuing study of GCSE English and Maths in addition to other courses if not achieved. To study Psychology: A grade B or greater is required in Mathematics
Component 1 - Research methods Students will examine the four main techniques for collecting/analysing data • Self-report • Experimentation • Observation • Correlation Component 2 - Psychological themes through core studies • Students examine key areas of Psychology • There is also the opportunity to investigate a number of the key debates such as Nature/nurture, Freewill/determinism Reductionism/holism Individual/situational explanations Component 3 - Methodological issues and debates Issues in mental health -The historical context of mental health -The medical model Students also examine a selection of the following topics -Child psychology -Criminal psychology Exams: There are three examinations at the end of the two year course – one for each component. Each exam is two hours.