Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. This A-level course will introduce you to the major theoretical perspectives currently used in Psychology, and further develop your understanding of why animals and humans behave the way they do. In the AS level, there are six key topics you will study, these are: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology (including Biopsychology), Psychopathology, and Research Methods. If students continue to the A-level, they will also study Issues and Debates in Psychology, Cognitive Development, Forensic Psychology, and Schizophrenia.
GCSE English Language at grade 5, GCSE Mathematics at grade 4, GCSE Science at grade 5. Grade 4 considered alongside other GCSE grades.
Whether students complete the AS or the A-level, Psychology is 100% examination. At AS level, the two examination papers are introductory topics in Psychology and Psychology in Context. Each paper is 90 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS level. The A-level consists of three examination papers. Each is 2 hours long, they are named Introductory Topics in Psychology, Psychology in Context, and Issues and Options in Psychology. Each A-level Examination paper is worth 33.3% of the A-level. The AS Level papers are sat by students after completing year 1. If students are successful they will then sit the A-level papers at the end of year 2.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ruskin Road, Banbury, OX16 9HY |
Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. This A-level course will introduce you to the major theoretical perspectives currently used in Psychology, and further develop your understanding of why animals and humans behave the way they do. In the AS level, there are six key topics you will study, these are: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology (including Biopsychology), Psychopathology, and Research Methods. If students continue to the A-level, they will also study Issues and Debates in Psychology, Cognitive Development, Forensic Psychology, and Schizophrenia.
GCSE English Language at grade 5, GCSE Mathematics at grade 4, GCSE Science at grade 5. Grade 4 considered alongside other GCSE grades.
Whether students complete the AS or the A-level, Psychology is 100% examination. At AS level, the two examination papers are introductory topics in Psychology and Psychology in Context. Each paper is 90 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS level. The A-level consists of three examination papers. Each is 2 hours long, they are named Introductory Topics in Psychology, Psychology in Context, and Issues and Options in Psychology. Each A-level Examination paper is worth 33.3% of the A-level. The AS Level papers are sat by students after completing year 1. If students are successful they will then sit the A-level papers at the end of year 2.