Psychology

Course summary

Are you intrigued by why people act in the way they do? If so, then psychology will capture your imagination. You will need to: • be willing to have your opinions and values challenged • be willing to listen to and take on board new ideas and novel argument • be able to see both sides of an issue, not reject one side simply because you believe initially that it is wrong • be willing to have your opinions and values challenged • be willing to listen to and take on board new ideas and novel argument • able to see both sides of an issue not reject one side simply because you believe initially that it is wrong Psychology A Level at Shireland Collegiate Academy is taught mainly in a classroom setting, with many lessons conducted in a seminar style that helps prepare students for university. Several school trips are organized every year and pupils are expected to work individually and in groups to complete classroom tasks.