The AQA specification aims to provide students with an introduction to psychological theory and research and an opportunity to develop critical skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation whilst engaging students in issues and debates in contemporary psychology. AQA psychology is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the A-level year. Subject Content: The two-year A-level course involves the study of the core areas of psychology studied during the first year of the course: ● Memory ● Attachments ● Social influence ● Approaches in psychology ● Psychopathology ● Biopsychology ● Research methods The topics below are studied during the second year of the course. ● Issues and debates in psychology ● Aggression ● Schizophrenia ● Relationships
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Minimum of Grades 5,6 in combined science (dual award) or Grade 6 in GCSE biology and at least a Grade 5 in either GCSE chemistry or physics. In addition a Grade 5 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature.
Paper 1 (33.3% of A-level) Memory Attachments Social Psychology Psychopathology Paper 2 (33.3% of A-level) Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3 (33.3% of A-level) Issues and Debates Options in Psychology Each unit examination is 2 hours long, 96 marks, and includes short and long answer questions.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
The AQA specification aims to provide students with an introduction to psychological theory and research and an opportunity to develop critical skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation whilst engaging students in issues and debates in contemporary psychology. AQA psychology is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the A-level year. Subject Content: The two-year A-level course involves the study of the core areas of psychology studied during the first year of the course: ● Memory ● Attachments ● Social influence ● Approaches in psychology ● Psychopathology ● Biopsychology ● Research methods The topics below are studied during the second year of the course. ● Issues and debates in psychology ● Aggression ● Schizophrenia ● Relationships
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Minimum of Grades 5,6 in combined science (dual award) or Grade 6 in GCSE biology and at least a Grade 5 in either GCSE chemistry or physics. In addition a Grade 5 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature.
Paper 1 (33.3% of A-level) Memory Attachments Social Psychology Psychopathology Paper 2 (33.3% of A-level) Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3 (33.3% of A-level) Issues and Debates Options in Psychology Each unit examination is 2 hours long, 96 marks, and includes short and long answer questions.