Psychology
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy - Lincolnshire
01522871400
Western Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7SX
Course summary

To provide students with a sound understanding of the various methods and approaches in psychology. We aim to help the students to develop their research skills in psychology including basic data analysis. In addition, we encourage the students to develop their confidence in forming coherent arguments and developing communication skills to enable them to present subject content to small groups. The topics covered through the two years are stimulating, thought-provoking, and wide-ranging. Year 1 (AS Level) • Social Influence • Memory • Attachment • Approaches in Psychology • Psychopathology • Research Methods Year 2 (A-Level) • Biopsychology • Issues & Debates in Psychology • Gender • Stress • Addiction

Entry requirements

How you'll be assessed

60% of your final grade will come from your coursework on a personal investigation of a theme of your own choosing. The remaining 40% will be from an end-of-course externally set assignment that you will complete at the end of the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWestern Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7SX