Course information
Psychology
Madeley Academy - Telford and Wrekin
01952527700
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB
Course summary

The opportunities for students of Psychology, when they have completed a degree programme are enormous and a wide range of career choices are available: Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Counselling, Forensics (Criminal & Legal) and Sports Psychology. The course enables students to acquire a basis for further study and employment. It aims to encourage an experimental approach to Psychology linked to theoretical developments and to give an understanding of the methodologies of Science. Students are expected to develop the ability to collect, present and interpret experimental and empirical data. It is also useful in other areas not directly concerned with psychology: Management, Personnel, Teaching and Public Service.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve a minimum of 6 GSCEs at Grade 4 or above. Grade 6 GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science.

How you'll be assessed

Year 1 Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology. Year 2 Gender, Schizophrenia, Forensics and Key Debates Across both years you will study research methods, the key approaches and bio-psychology.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityTelford and Wrekin
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCastlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, TF7 5FB