You will learn the fundamentals of Psychology and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking, and research. AS Psychology – Introductory topics in Psychology (Social influence, Human memory, Attachment) – This includes diverse questions such as why do we conform to others? How does our memory work? Why do infants become attached to their caregivers? – Psychology in context (Approaches, Psychopathology, Research Methods) – This includes questions such as how can we explain human behavior from the perspective of the main approaches in psychology? How can we explain and treat phobias, depression, and OCD? A Level Psychology – Introductory topics in Psychology (Social influence, Human memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) – Psychology in context (Approaches, Biopsychology, research methods) – E.g. How does the brain work? How do we study the brain? – Issues and Options in Psychology (Issues and debates in Psychology, Option topics: Human relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology)
5 Grade 4s and above to include Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in at least one GCSE Science subject.
You will answer a variety of questions such as multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing/essays, AS Psychology – Students will sit all the AS exams at the end of Year 1 Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in context – Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS Level) A-Level Psychology – Students will sit all the A-level exams at the end of Year 2 Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in Context – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level) Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Anstey Lane, Leicester, LE4 0FJ |
You will learn the fundamentals of Psychology and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking, and research. AS Psychology – Introductory topics in Psychology (Social influence, Human memory, Attachment) – This includes diverse questions such as why do we conform to others? How does our memory work? Why do infants become attached to their caregivers? – Psychology in context (Approaches, Psychopathology, Research Methods) – This includes questions such as how can we explain human behavior from the perspective of the main approaches in psychology? How can we explain and treat phobias, depression, and OCD? A Level Psychology – Introductory topics in Psychology (Social influence, Human memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) – Psychology in context (Approaches, Biopsychology, research methods) – E.g. How does the brain work? How do we study the brain? – Issues and Options in Psychology (Issues and debates in Psychology, Option topics: Human relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology)
5 Grade 4s and above to include Grade 4 in GCSE Maths and Grade 4 in at least one GCSE Science subject.
You will answer a variety of questions such as multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing/essays, AS Psychology – Students will sit all the AS exams at the end of Year 1 Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in context – Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes (50% of AS Level) A-Level Psychology – Students will sit all the A-level exams at the end of Year 2 Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level) Paper 2 – Psychology in Context – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level) Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology – Written exam: 2 hours (33.3% of A Level)