Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. It is the scientific study of how people (and sometimes animals) behave and how their minds work. The subject matter of Psychology is extremely wide. Throughout the course students will develop knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and studies alongside undertaking practical research activities. They will use their skills of analysis and evaluation to view these theories and studies with a critical eye.
Students must have achieved a minimum of a Grade 5A in GCSE Psychology or Grade 6 GCSE in English Language. Students with a Grade 5A in English, Maths and Science can be considered at the Subject Leader’s discretion.
Paper 1— introductory topics in Psychology (Memory, social influence, attachment & psychopathology) • Written exam 2 hours in total, 96 marks in total, 33.3% of total A-level. • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing in each section. Paper 2— psychology in context (research methods, approaches & biopsychology) (same as bullet points for paper 1). Paper 3— issues and options in Psychology (issues & debates, relationships, forensic psychology & schizophrenia) (same as bullet points for paper 1).
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lawford Lane, Rugby, CV22 7JT |
Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. It is the scientific study of how people (and sometimes animals) behave and how their minds work. The subject matter of Psychology is extremely wide. Throughout the course students will develop knowledge and understanding of psychological theories and studies alongside undertaking practical research activities. They will use their skills of analysis and evaluation to view these theories and studies with a critical eye.
Students must have achieved a minimum of a Grade 5A in GCSE Psychology or Grade 6 GCSE in English Language. Students with a Grade 5A in English, Maths and Science can be considered at the Subject Leader’s discretion.
Paper 1— introductory topics in Psychology (Memory, social influence, attachment & psychopathology) • Written exam 2 hours in total, 96 marks in total, 33.3% of total A-level. • Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing in each section. Paper 2— psychology in context (research methods, approaches & biopsychology) (same as bullet points for paper 1). Paper 3— issues and options in Psychology (issues & debates, relationships, forensic psychology & schizophrenia) (same as bullet points for paper 1).