Psychology
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School - Medway
01634543123
City Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA
Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour: how we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and with the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying that behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice. We are all interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help us solve major problems in society. Psychology is a science and psychologists study human behaviour by observing, measuring and testing, then arriving at conclusions that are rooted in sound scientific methodology. Their conclusions can make a real difference to human lives.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 9-4 at GCSE including 5 in English, 4 in maths and 4 in science.

How you'll be assessed

A-Level - Paper 1 (33.3% of A-Level) Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence – Memory – Attachment – Psychopathology A-Level - Paper 2 (33.3% of A-Level) – Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology – Biopsychology – Research Methods A-Level - Paper 3 (33.3% of A-Level) Issues and Options in Psychology. One from each of the following: – Relationships, gender, cognition and development – Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress – Aggression, forensic psychology, addiction

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityMedway
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCity Way, Rochester, ME1 2FA