If you decide to choose to study Psychology in the Sixth form, you will be embarking on an exciting and varied programme of study which will inspire you to think about human behaviour in a totally different way; driving you to question rather than take for granted the fascinating intricacies of human nature. If you choose Psychology as an A Level you will study the AQA specification which includes: YEAR 1 Social influence What makes us go along with the crowd, even against our better judgement? Under what conditions will we forget our morals in order to obey the orders of a destructive authority? Memory How is memory organised? What causes us to remember some things and forget others? Can our memories actually be trusted? Attachment What factors determine the quality of the bond between babies and their caregivers? What are the long term effects of lacking an early attachment? How do early relationships determine the course of our adult relationships? Psychopathology Is there any such thing as “normal”? How can we apply Psychological theories to explain and treat “abnormal” behaviour such as phobias, depression and OCD? Approaches in Psychology How has the nature of Psychology changed over time from Freud’s (very weird!) early theories, to the science it has become today? Research methods How do Psychologists conduct their research, from generating a new hypothesis to using statistics to reveal whether it has been supported? YEAR 2 Biopsychology How studying the nervous system allows us to understand behaviour at the most basic level. What is a “body clock”? What can brain damaged patients teach us about our own brains? Gender What causes boys and girls to behave differently? What can cause some people to have a mismatch between their gender identity and physical sex? Schizophrenia What is it like to be totally detached from reality? How can we use Psychological theories to explain the symptoms of schizophrenia, and to improve the quality of life of sufferers? Aggression Does a “murderer’s” brain exist? The “Get out of jail free” gene- can DNA be used as a defence for violent behaviour? What role does the media play in triggering aggression? Issues and debates in psychology Are we a product of our genes or environment? Is there any such thing as free will, and if not, is it fair to hold anyone responsible for their actions? Can any Psychological experiment be done if the ends justify the means?
At least Grade 6 in GCSE English and Science (preferably Biology) and Grade 5 in Maths. It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,507 - £16,752 |
| Address | 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4JB |
If you decide to choose to study Psychology in the Sixth form, you will be embarking on an exciting and varied programme of study which will inspire you to think about human behaviour in a totally different way; driving you to question rather than take for granted the fascinating intricacies of human nature. If you choose Psychology as an A Level you will study the AQA specification which includes: YEAR 1 Social influence What makes us go along with the crowd, even against our better judgement? Under what conditions will we forget our morals in order to obey the orders of a destructive authority? Memory How is memory organised? What causes us to remember some things and forget others? Can our memories actually be trusted? Attachment What factors determine the quality of the bond between babies and their caregivers? What are the long term effects of lacking an early attachment? How do early relationships determine the course of our adult relationships? Psychopathology Is there any such thing as “normal”? How can we apply Psychological theories to explain and treat “abnormal” behaviour such as phobias, depression and OCD? Approaches in Psychology How has the nature of Psychology changed over time from Freud’s (very weird!) early theories, to the science it has become today? Research methods How do Psychologists conduct their research, from generating a new hypothesis to using statistics to reveal whether it has been supported? YEAR 2 Biopsychology How studying the nervous system allows us to understand behaviour at the most basic level. What is a “body clock”? What can brain damaged patients teach us about our own brains? Gender What causes boys and girls to behave differently? What can cause some people to have a mismatch between their gender identity and physical sex? Schizophrenia What is it like to be totally detached from reality? How can we use Psychological theories to explain the symptoms of schizophrenia, and to improve the quality of life of sufferers? Aggression Does a “murderer’s” brain exist? The “Get out of jail free” gene- can DNA be used as a defence for violent behaviour? What role does the media play in triggering aggression? Issues and debates in psychology Are we a product of our genes or environment? Is there any such thing as free will, and if not, is it fair to hold anyone responsible for their actions? Can any Psychological experiment be done if the ends justify the means?
At least Grade 6 in GCSE English and Science (preferably Biology) and Grade 5 in Maths. It is not necessary to have studied this subject at GCSE in order to take it at A Level.