Psychology is defined as "The science of mind and behaviour". When you begin to study this subject, you will be able to understand the reasons why people behave in the way that they do, and evaluate different theoretical perspectives in order to explain the behaviour. The topics you will study are broad; the course ranges from social influence and biopsychology at AS to forensic psychology at A-level. During the course you will be expected to make presentations, debate from a particular perspective, scrutinise data and write both short and extended responses to questions. Psychology can lead to careers in areas including social work, occupational psychology, teaching, marketing, personnel, nursing and care.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. Successful A-level psychology students need to have excellent communication skills and be confident using numbers.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level. Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods) 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level. Paper 3: Issues and Debates in Psychology (One from: Relationships Gender; Cognition and Development; One from: Schizophrenia; Eating Behaviour; Stress; One from: Aggression; Forensic Addiction). 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QF |
Psychology is defined as "The science of mind and behaviour". When you begin to study this subject, you will be able to understand the reasons why people behave in the way that they do, and evaluate different theoretical perspectives in order to explain the behaviour. The topics you will study are broad; the course ranges from social influence and biopsychology at AS to forensic psychology at A-level. During the course you will be expected to make presentations, debate from a particular perspective, scrutinise data and write both short and extended responses to questions. Psychology can lead to careers in areas including social work, occupational psychology, teaching, marketing, personnel, nursing and care.
The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. Successful A-level psychology students need to have excellent communication skills and be confident using numbers.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level. Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods) 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level. Paper 3: Issues and Debates in Psychology (One from: Relationships Gender; Cognition and Development; One from: Schizophrenia; Eating Behaviour; Stress; One from: Aggression; Forensic Addiction). 2 hr exam, 33.3% of A Level.