Psychology is described as “the scientific study of the mind and behaviour”. The course is an exciting and engaging introduction for students who have an interest in how and why people behave the way they do according to different schools of thought in psychology. You will examine evidence from scientific research into these questions and take a critical and evaluative approach to this, learning how to discuss topics and bring in alternative views. The study of psychology will help you to develop both oral and written communication skills. It will also give you experience of bringing together information from a wide variety of sources, and encourage you to take an objective and scientific approach to the evaluation of research and the practical application of Psychology in the real world today. What skills do I have that will make the course suitable for me? Do you have... • Strong mathematical skills? • Strong literary skills? • A scientific as well as a humanistic preference? • The ability to think critically? • The skills to work as part of a group as well as independently? • Communication skills to discuss a wide range of issues and debates? • Resilience and determination to persevere when you find an area challenging? • Organisation skills? • Enthusiasm and a real passion for trying to understand why people act the way they do. If so, then psychology may be the right subject for you. Research methods (component 1) This unit comprises planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research across a range of experimental and nonexperimental methodologies and techniques. Mathematical skills and research methods are imperative to establishing theories and experimental design and as such are embedded throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to plan, conduct and write up your psychological studies. Psychological Themes Through Core Studies (Component 2) This unit introduces some of the central areas of investigation in psychology such as Social, Cognitive, Developmental, Biological and Individual differences. The areas are organised into key themes represented by a classic and contemporary core study. We also investigate the Behaviourist and Psychodynamic Perspectives and key debates surrounding psychological issues. Applied Psychology (component 3) We study the compulsory section on issues in mental health. This will include looking at psychological and biological attempts to explain mental health disorders and their treatments, including Anxiety, Phobias and Depression. We also study Criminal psychology and one option from Child, Environmental or Sport Psychology is decided by the Head of the Department.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Within A-Level psychology, 10 per cent of the marks available within component 1 will be for the assessment of mathematics (in the context of psychology). A clear interest in figures as well as facts should be evidenced and as such, a grade 6 in GCSE Maths is expected. Grade 6 in English and Science are also expected.
You will be externally assessed via three linear exam papers at the end of Year 13. These exams cover a variety of questions encompassing multiple choice, short answers, essays and mathematical problems. Research methods (component 1) 90 marks written paper. Two hours 30 per cent of total A Level Psychological themes through core studies (component 2) 105 marks written paper. Two hours 35 per cent of total A Level Applied Psychology (component 3) 105 marks written paper. Two hours 35 per cent of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
Psychology is described as “the scientific study of the mind and behaviour”. The course is an exciting and engaging introduction for students who have an interest in how and why people behave the way they do according to different schools of thought in psychology. You will examine evidence from scientific research into these questions and take a critical and evaluative approach to this, learning how to discuss topics and bring in alternative views. The study of psychology will help you to develop both oral and written communication skills. It will also give you experience of bringing together information from a wide variety of sources, and encourage you to take an objective and scientific approach to the evaluation of research and the practical application of Psychology in the real world today. What skills do I have that will make the course suitable for me? Do you have... • Strong mathematical skills? • Strong literary skills? • A scientific as well as a humanistic preference? • The ability to think critically? • The skills to work as part of a group as well as independently? • Communication skills to discuss a wide range of issues and debates? • Resilience and determination to persevere when you find an area challenging? • Organisation skills? • Enthusiasm and a real passion for trying to understand why people act the way they do. If so, then psychology may be the right subject for you. Research methods (component 1) This unit comprises planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research across a range of experimental and nonexperimental methodologies and techniques. Mathematical skills and research methods are imperative to establishing theories and experimental design and as such are embedded throughout the course. You will have the opportunity to plan, conduct and write up your psychological studies. Psychological Themes Through Core Studies (Component 2) This unit introduces some of the central areas of investigation in psychology such as Social, Cognitive, Developmental, Biological and Individual differences. The areas are organised into key themes represented by a classic and contemporary core study. We also investigate the Behaviourist and Psychodynamic Perspectives and key debates surrounding psychological issues. Applied Psychology (component 3) We study the compulsory section on issues in mental health. This will include looking at psychological and biological attempts to explain mental health disorders and their treatments, including Anxiety, Phobias and Depression. We also study Criminal psychology and one option from Child, Environmental or Sport Psychology is decided by the Head of the Department.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. Within A-Level psychology, 10 per cent of the marks available within component 1 will be for the assessment of mathematics (in the context of psychology). A clear interest in figures as well as facts should be evidenced and as such, a grade 6 in GCSE Maths is expected. Grade 6 in English and Science are also expected.
You will be externally assessed via three linear exam papers at the end of Year 13. These exams cover a variety of questions encompassing multiple choice, short answers, essays and mathematical problems. Research methods (component 1) 90 marks written paper. Two hours 30 per cent of total A Level Psychological themes through core studies (component 2) 105 marks written paper. Two hours 35 per cent of total A Level Applied Psychology (component 3) 105 marks written paper. Two hours 35 per cent of total A Level