Psychology
Kettering Science Academy - North Northamptonshire
01536532700
Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
Course summary

Units Studied Year 12 Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment Unit 2: Psychology in Context: Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology, Research Methods Units Studied Year 13 Unit 4: Introductory Topics in Psychology: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology Unit 2: Psychology in Context: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods Unit 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Aggression This course develops students’ critical thinking, analysis, research, and communication skills. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to study a degree in an area of psychology including cognitive, developmental, clinical, criminal, or social. Career pathways include counseling, education, healthcare, social work, the Police Force and the NHS.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above. This course is open to students who have achieved a grade 5 in GCSE combined science, maths, and English language or literature OR A grade 6 in biology, grade 5 in maths and English language or literature.

How you'll be assessed

External Exam in June of Year 13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDeeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA