As the study of mind and behaviour, Psychology encompasses everything that is human. Whether it is how faulty neurotransmitter activity might cause schizophrenia or how the individual develops their gender identity, psychologists have attempted to analyse and explain behaviour using a variety of research methods. It is the only subject to study and assess the credibility of a range of research methods and students learn to collect and analyse all types of quantitative and qualitative data. A full understanding of the British Psychological Society ethical guidelines is also covered.
Candidates must gain a minimum of a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics, and a further five GCSEs graded 6/7 or above.
PAPER 1: ‘Introductory topics in Psychology’ covers four of the most intriguing areas of the subject, social influence, memory and psychopathology. PAPER 2: ‘Psychology in context’ demonstrates how psychologists hold different views as to how to study behaviour in the ‘Approaches’ section, focuses on the most prominent paradigm in modern psychology – biopsychology – and also introduces students to the range of research methods techniques psychologists make use of. PAPER 3: ‘Issues and options’ is partly synoptic and covers the issues psychologists have to consider when completing research. These include cultural bias and ethics. Students also study three elective units, Forensic Psychology, Gender Development and Schizophrenia. PAPER 1: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level PAPER 2: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level PAPER 3: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,210 - £42,000 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,500 - £23,400 |
| Address | Keymer Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EG |
As the study of mind and behaviour, Psychology encompasses everything that is human. Whether it is how faulty neurotransmitter activity might cause schizophrenia or how the individual develops their gender identity, psychologists have attempted to analyse and explain behaviour using a variety of research methods. It is the only subject to study and assess the credibility of a range of research methods and students learn to collect and analyse all types of quantitative and qualitative data. A full understanding of the British Psychological Society ethical guidelines is also covered.
Candidates must gain a minimum of a Grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics, and a further five GCSEs graded 6/7 or above.
PAPER 1: ‘Introductory topics in Psychology’ covers four of the most intriguing areas of the subject, social influence, memory and psychopathology. PAPER 2: ‘Psychology in context’ demonstrates how psychologists hold different views as to how to study behaviour in the ‘Approaches’ section, focuses on the most prominent paradigm in modern psychology – biopsychology – and also introduces students to the range of research methods techniques psychologists make use of. PAPER 3: ‘Issues and options’ is partly synoptic and covers the issues psychologists have to consider when completing research. These include cultural bias and ethics. Students also study three elective units, Forensic Psychology, Gender Development and Schizophrenia. PAPER 1: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level PAPER 2: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level PAPER 3: WRITTEN EXAM 2 hours • Closed book • 96 marks • 33% of A level