Psychology is a fascinating and popular subject involving the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is a science with cutting-edge research and real world applications to issues in everyday life. Psychology is offered as a two year A-level course.
Students should have a Grade 6 or above at GCSE in Mathematics and in a Science subject.
Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social influence: • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and debates in Psychology, plus: • One from: Relationships, gender, cognition and development. • One from: Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress. • One from: Aggression, forensic psychology, addiction. Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level).
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,501 - £15,750 |
| Address | Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3TS |
Psychology is a fascinating and popular subject involving the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is a science with cutting-edge research and real world applications to issues in everyday life. Psychology is offered as a two year A-level course.
Students should have a Grade 6 or above at GCSE in Mathematics and in a Science subject.
Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social influence: • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level). Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and debates in Psychology, plus: • One from: Relationships, gender, cognition and development. • One from: Schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress. • One from: Aggression, forensic psychology, addiction. Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours; multiple choice, short answer questions and extended writing (33.3% of A-level).