Psychology
Greyfriars Catholic School - Oxfordshire
01865749933
Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR
Course summary

If you have ever wondered why people do the things they do or how they influence each other, then psychology is the subject for you. Psychology is not only interesting but also fun and applicable to everyday life. You will learn about: · Social influence: conformity, obedience, and the role of social influence in social change. · Memory: models of memory, explanation of forgetting, improving the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. · Attachment: explanation, types of attachment in babies, and its impact on adult relationships. · Psychopathology: definitions of abnormality, OCD, depression, phobia. · Approaches in Psychology: a range of approaches taken in current research to explain behavior. · Biopsychology: Endocrine and nervous system, stress response. · Research methods · Issues and debates in Psychology. · Relationships · Addiction · Stress

Entry requirements

At least six GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with preferably a grade 6 in the subject to be studied. Please note that a BTEC Level 2 at Merit or above counts as only one GCSE equivalent. English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above are compulsory requirements to study a Level 3 course. A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or above, including a grade 5 in Science and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR