Course information
Psychology
King David High School - Liverpool
01512351420
116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU
Course summary

A Level Psychology is an exciting new opportunity, to study a subject not previously encountered at GCSE level. It is also a valuable subject to take if you are considering pursuing the following vocations: teaching, nursing, working with children, police, law and careers within human resource management and the NHS. In undertaking the course, you will develop: ● An enthusiasm for Psychology. ● An understanding of concepts, principles, and research methods within this discipline. Year 12: ● Social Influence ● Memory ● Attachment ● Approaches in Psychology ● Psychopathology ● Research Methods Year 13: ● Social Influence ● Memory ● Attachment ● Approaches in Psychology ● Psychopathology ● Research Methods ● Biopsychology ● Issues & debates in Psychology ● Aggression ● Relationships ● Schizophrenia Students will need to develop the ability to: ● Work effectively in groups ● Engage in wider reading ● Grasp new concepts and apply them appropriately ● Analyse and evaluate research and theories ● Organize ideas logically to construct an argument ● Be mathematically competent

Entry requirements

GCSE Science Trilogy 66 or GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics 666 and GCSE English Language Grade 6 and GCSE Maths Grade 6.

How you'll be assessed

AS Exams: Both Papers 1 and 2 are 1 hour 30 minute exams of multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and extended writing. A Level Exams: Papers 1, 2 & 3 are 2 hours long and contain elements of multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and extended writing. Paper 3 contains the option questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
Address116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU