In the first year you will gain a broad understanding of introductory topics in psychology including: • Approaches in psychology (psychodynamic, humanistic behaviourism, biopsychology, cognitive) • Social influence (conformity, obedience and minority influence) • Memory (short & long term memory, forgetting, eyewitness testimony) • Psychopathology - phobias, depression, OCD • Attachment (caregiver-infant interactions, types of attachment, orphan studies) • Research methods (how psychologists conduct experiments, observations etc) In the second year you will develop your understanding of biopsychology, including the nervous system and functions of the brain. You will then advance to the study of several important areas within psychology such as Aggression, Schizophrenia and Gender.
• Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). • GCSE Grade 5 in a science or 5-5 in combined science and Grade 5 in English.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR |
In the first year you will gain a broad understanding of introductory topics in psychology including: • Approaches in psychology (psychodynamic, humanistic behaviourism, biopsychology, cognitive) • Social influence (conformity, obedience and minority influence) • Memory (short & long term memory, forgetting, eyewitness testimony) • Psychopathology - phobias, depression, OCD • Attachment (caregiver-infant interactions, types of attachment, orphan studies) • Research methods (how psychologists conduct experiments, observations etc) In the second year you will develop your understanding of biopsychology, including the nervous system and functions of the brain. You will then advance to the study of several important areas within psychology such as Aggression, Schizophrenia and Gender.
• Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). • GCSE Grade 5 in a science or 5-5 in combined science and Grade 5 in English.