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.
Level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including a 6 in both GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics Students are expected to achieve a minimum of grade 5 or above at GCSE to be considered for A Level and BTEC courses.
Paper 1- Foundations in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 2- Applications in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 3- Psychological Skills- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 80 marks for A level.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND |
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.
Level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including a 6 in both GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics Students are expected to achieve a minimum of grade 5 or above at GCSE to be considered for A Level and BTEC courses.
Paper 1- Foundations in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 2- Applications in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 3- Psychological Skills- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 80 marks for A level.