Psychology
Abbey College Cambridge - Cambridgeshire
01223578280
Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB
Course summary

A -Level Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. Psychologists study both how people act and the reasons behind their actions. It is an incredibly diverse subject with topics ranging from memory and neuroscience to child development and mental disorders. Our Psychology course follows the OCR syllabus. It has been designed to provide you with an exciting opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of psychology through gaining hands on experience of a range of different research methods and an appreciation of how psychological knowledge and understanding develop over time. You will explore application and gain an insight into how psychological theory can be applied to real-world situations. In the first year topics covered will include: Research methods – including the four main techniques for collecting and analysing data and how to plan, conduct, record, analyse, present and report research Psychological themes – including responses to people in authority, memory, external influences on children’s behaviour, regions of the brain and understanding disorders The second year will develop the ideas of the first year further and will include: Psychological themes – including responses to people in need, attention, moral development, brain plasticity, measuring differences Applied psychology – including issues in mental health and two out of child psychology, criminal psychology, environmental psychology and sports and exercise psychology

Entry requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5, or equivalent level qualification and successfully passing the college interview process. Students can sit an online English test administered by the college as proof of English level. 5 GCSE passes at Grade C or equivalent.

How you'll be assessed

This course is assessed by three x 2 hour exams requiring extended written answers

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£35,500
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressHomerton Gardens, Purbeck Road, Cambridgeshire, CB2 8EB