If you are interested in exploring various explanations of human behaviour and the role our brains play in our everyday lives, then you will enjoy psychology. The subject is scientific and draws on many different explanations of behaviour including biology and the environment. Topics that are studied include: • Social influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Biopsychology • Schizophrenia • Research methods • Approaches in psychology including issues and debates.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
A Level consists of three exams at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework for psychology.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE |
If you are interested in exploring various explanations of human behaviour and the role our brains play in our everyday lives, then you will enjoy psychology. The subject is scientific and draws on many different explanations of behaviour including biology and the environment. Topics that are studied include: • Social influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Biopsychology • Schizophrenia • Research methods • Approaches in psychology including issues and debates.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
A Level consists of three exams at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework for psychology.