Psychology
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Kent
01843591075
Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS
Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. You will learn a variety of skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving and many more that will prepare you for an exciting future with the possibility of a range of fantastic careers. The course will appeal to students who are fascinated by human and animal behaviour as well as learning about what makes people tick. Successful students need to be self-disciplined in completing written investigative work and enjoy reading texts about research and theories, which require scientific analysis. Most subjects fit in well with Psychology but the subjects complementing Psychology include Sociology, Mathematics (especially Statistics), Biology, English, Theatre Studies, Sports Studies, Philosophy and Business Studies.

Entry requirements

• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Introductory topics in Psychology Memory, Social influence, Attachment, Psychopathology Written Paper—2 hours 33.3% of A Level Paper 2 Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods Written Paper - 2 hours 33.3% of A Level Paper3 Issues & debates in Psychology & Options in Psychology Gender, Aggression, Schizophrenia, Issues and Debates Written Paper - 2 hours 33.3% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS