Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind, and behavior. We tackle questions including why some people conform, how to improve our memory, what causes different mental disorders, and if our experiences before the age of 5 shaped the people we are today, among many others. Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways. The AQA specification for A-level Psychology requires that several major areas of Psychology are covered. Social influence, memory, attachment, biopsychology, psychopathology, approaches, and research methods will be covered in the first year. In each area, you will look at the studies and theories that relate to that aspect of the subject and complete small practical investigations to give a flavor of how psychologists conduct their research. In year 2 you will study issues and debates, which draws on all areas of the specification to understand conceptual and methodological issues. We will finally look at schizophrenia, a choice between relationships and cognition, and a choice between aggression and forensic psychology. Psychology provides transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, critical thinking, data analysis, communication, and IT skills, which can be applied to many careers. These include those of a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and Sports and Exercise Psychologist. Outside of a direct career in Psychology, careers in advertising, occupational therapy, retail management, human resources, teaching, law, the police, healthcare, the media, and sports coaching are available to Psychology students.
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. You should have a good level of English, Science and Maths capability. 10% of each examination paper will consist of maths questions, so at least a GCSE grade ‘5’ in Maths, English and Science will be required. It is not necessary to have studied Psychology at GCSE level to join the course, but you should be able to evaluate and draw conclusions from reasoned arguments.
All units for the A Level course are assessed by sitting externally marked examinations. These examinations will take place in May and June. • Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology – 2 hours. • Paper 2: Psychology in Context – 2 hours. • Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology – 2 hours.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | South End, Boston, PE21 6JY |
Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind, and behavior. We tackle questions including why some people conform, how to improve our memory, what causes different mental disorders, and if our experiences before the age of 5 shaped the people we are today, among many others. Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways. The AQA specification for A-level Psychology requires that several major areas of Psychology are covered. Social influence, memory, attachment, biopsychology, psychopathology, approaches, and research methods will be covered in the first year. In each area, you will look at the studies and theories that relate to that aspect of the subject and complete small practical investigations to give a flavor of how psychologists conduct their research. In year 2 you will study issues and debates, which draws on all areas of the specification to understand conceptual and methodological issues. We will finally look at schizophrenia, a choice between relationships and cognition, and a choice between aggression and forensic psychology. Psychology provides transferable skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, critical thinking, data analysis, communication, and IT skills, which can be applied to many careers. These include those of a Clinical Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, and Sports and Exercise Psychologist. Outside of a direct career in Psychology, careers in advertising, occupational therapy, retail management, human resources, teaching, law, the police, healthcare, the media, and sports coaching are available to Psychology students.
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. You should have a good level of English, Science and Maths capability. 10% of each examination paper will consist of maths questions, so at least a GCSE grade ‘5’ in Maths, English and Science will be required. It is not necessary to have studied Psychology at GCSE level to join the course, but you should be able to evaluate and draw conclusions from reasoned arguments.
All units for the A Level course are assessed by sitting externally marked examinations. These examinations will take place in May and June. • Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology – 2 hours. • Paper 2: Psychology in Context – 2 hours. • Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology – 2 hours.