The Core Studies are 15 ground-breaking investigations, which have shaped modern Psychology. The examination will require an in-depth knowledge of these studies, their methodology and terminology. The Psychological Investigations paper requires students to carry out four pieces of their own research, which they use in the examination. A-Level studies will also look at how Psychology is applied in the areas of Mental Health, Child Psychology and Criminal Psychology. A-Level Psychology is an exciting course. Psychology aims to help us understand human behaviour and sits happily in the areas of humanities and science. You will study a wide range of topics: • Why do people commit crime? • What is the best way to revise? • Why are people nasty to each other? • Are all males macho and girls girly? • Do violent video games and films affect us? • What is madness? • How do we make friends and enemies? Due to Government changes to curriculum policy from September 2015, this subject will require all units (both AS and A2) to be assessed at the end of Year 13. However, our intention is for students to take the stand alone AS qualification at the end of Year 12.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above. A demonstration of relevant skills at GCSE.
AS: • Unit 1 - Research materials - develop a knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research. (1 hour 30 minutes exam). • Unit 2 - Psychological themes through Core Studies - exploring key pieces of classic and contemporary research from a wide range of areas In Psychology. (1 hour 30 minutes exam). A2: • Unit 1 - Research methods (as above). (2 hour exam). • Unit 2 - (Psychological themes through Core Studies (as above) (2 hour exam). • Unit 3 - Applied Psychology - looking at how Psychology Is used in the areas of Mental Health, Child Psychology and Criminal Psychology. (2 hour exam)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Astor Avenue, Dover, CT17 0AS |
The Core Studies are 15 ground-breaking investigations, which have shaped modern Psychology. The examination will require an in-depth knowledge of these studies, their methodology and terminology. The Psychological Investigations paper requires students to carry out four pieces of their own research, which they use in the examination. A-Level studies will also look at how Psychology is applied in the areas of Mental Health, Child Psychology and Criminal Psychology. A-Level Psychology is an exciting course. Psychology aims to help us understand human behaviour and sits happily in the areas of humanities and science. You will study a wide range of topics: • Why do people commit crime? • What is the best way to revise? • Why are people nasty to each other? • Are all males macho and girls girly? • Do violent video games and films affect us? • What is madness? • How do we make friends and enemies? Due to Government changes to curriculum policy from September 2015, this subject will require all units (both AS and A2) to be assessed at the end of Year 13. However, our intention is for students to take the stand alone AS qualification at the end of Year 12.
5 GCSEs at 4 or above. A demonstration of relevant skills at GCSE.
AS: • Unit 1 - Research materials - develop a knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research. (1 hour 30 minutes exam). • Unit 2 - Psychological themes through Core Studies - exploring key pieces of classic and contemporary research from a wide range of areas In Psychology. (1 hour 30 minutes exam). A2: • Unit 1 - Research methods (as above). (2 hour exam). • Unit 2 - (Psychological themes through Core Studies (as above) (2 hour exam). • Unit 3 - Applied Psychology - looking at how Psychology Is used in the areas of Mental Health, Child Psychology and Criminal Psychology. (2 hour exam)