To develop essential knowledge and understanding of various areas of Psychology and how they relate to each other. This involves developing an appreciation of the scientific method and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills. It also involves developing an appreciation of the many applications of Psychological science to social issues.
There are no prior learning requirements to take this course. However, the course demands both fluent writing skills and being comfortable with numbers. It is therefore recommended that those wishing to study A-level Psychology should have obtained 5 or 6 grades in GCSE English and Maths, or their international equivalents. A commitment to hard work is essential for this course.
Year 1 Topic 1 – Social Psychology Topic 2 – Cognitive Psychology Topic 3 – Biological Psychology Topic 4 – Learning Theories Topics 1-4 are assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprise 35% of the total A-level. Year 2 Topics 1-4 (35% of total A-Level) plus: Topic 5 – Clinical Psychology Topic 6 – Criminological Psychology Topics 5 and 6 are assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprise 35% of the total A-level. Topic 9 – Psychological Skills (review of methodology, Review of studies, Review of issues and debates) Topic 9 is assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprises 30% of the total A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB |
To develop essential knowledge and understanding of various areas of Psychology and how they relate to each other. This involves developing an appreciation of the scientific method and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills. It also involves developing an appreciation of the many applications of Psychological science to social issues.
There are no prior learning requirements to take this course. However, the course demands both fluent writing skills and being comfortable with numbers. It is therefore recommended that those wishing to study A-level Psychology should have obtained 5 or 6 grades in GCSE English and Maths, or their international equivalents. A commitment to hard work is essential for this course.
Year 1 Topic 1 – Social Psychology Topic 2 – Cognitive Psychology Topic 3 – Biological Psychology Topic 4 – Learning Theories Topics 1-4 are assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprise 35% of the total A-level. Year 2 Topics 1-4 (35% of total A-Level) plus: Topic 5 – Clinical Psychology Topic 6 – Criminological Psychology Topics 5 and 6 are assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprise 35% of the total A-level. Topic 9 – Psychological Skills (review of methodology, Review of studies, Review of issues and debates) Topic 9 is assessed via a 2-hour external examination, and comprises 30% of the total A-level.
