The course involves the study of psychological research and scientific methodology enabling pupils to gain a broad skill set that prepares them for higher education and a wide range of potential careers. Psychology is a science and uses a scientific approach to understanding behaviour, but is also an essay based subject that requires the student to be able to construct a coherent argument and develop high-order evaluative skills. Year one Pupils will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the core areas of Psychology – Social, Cognitive, Developmental, Biological and Individual Differences. Year two In year two, the specification offers a range of topics chosen for their relevance, accessibility and popularity. These options bring together explanations from different psychological approaches and students address issues and debates in contemporary Psychology. A Level Psychology Specification This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all the A Level exams at the end of their two year A Level course and it is a stand alone qualification Compulsory content • Social influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods • Issues and debates in Psychology Optional content Option 1 • Relationships • Gender • Cognition and development Option 2 • Schizophrenia • Eating behaviour • Stress Option 3 • Aggression • Forensic psychology • Addiction
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
Paper 1: Topics in Psychology - 2 hours (96 marks)- compulsory content: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology. Paper 2: Psychology in Context- 2 hours (96 marks) - compulsory content: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (96 marks)- Issues and debates in Psychology plus optional content: one from option 1, one from option 2, one from option 3.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
The course involves the study of psychological research and scientific methodology enabling pupils to gain a broad skill set that prepares them for higher education and a wide range of potential careers. Psychology is a science and uses a scientific approach to understanding behaviour, but is also an essay based subject that requires the student to be able to construct a coherent argument and develop high-order evaluative skills. Year one Pupils will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of key aspects of the core areas of Psychology – Social, Cognitive, Developmental, Biological and Individual Differences. Year two In year two, the specification offers a range of topics chosen for their relevance, accessibility and popularity. These options bring together explanations from different psychological approaches and students address issues and debates in contemporary Psychology. A Level Psychology Specification This qualification is linear, which means that students will sit all the A Level exams at the end of their two year A Level course and it is a stand alone qualification Compulsory content • Social influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods • Issues and debates in Psychology Optional content Option 1 • Relationships • Gender • Cognition and development Option 2 • Schizophrenia • Eating behaviour • Stress Option 3 • Aggression • Forensic psychology • Addiction
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
Paper 1: Topics in Psychology - 2 hours (96 marks)- compulsory content: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology. Paper 2: Psychology in Context- 2 hours (96 marks) - compulsory content: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (96 marks)- Issues and debates in Psychology plus optional content: one from option 1, one from option 2, one from option 3.