Have you ever wondered... • What causes Schizophrenia? • What influence your parents have on your later life? • How stress can be managed? • Why some people are regarded as being so attractive? • How you can improve your memory? • Why some couples stay together and others break up? • Why people are addicted to gambling or cigarettes? • Whether playing video games can lead to aggressive behaviour? Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. These are just some examples of the areas we explore in Psychology - studying it will allow you to make sense of the world around you.
Psychology is a rewarding, yet challenging subject to study. Pupils will be required to demonstrate their scientific understanding of research methods, such as hypothesis testing and their statistical knowledge. Lessons are experiential but have a sound theoretical base. Pupils are expected to be proficient in essay construction and willing to contribute to class discussion. Emphasis is placed upon analysis, evaluation, interpretation, ethical issues and critical appreciation of psychological methodologies. To be successful in Psychology, pupils will be required to have at least a C grade (level 4) in Mathematics, English and Science, although a B grade (level 5/6) is preferable.
Three written 2 hour examinations: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Year 1) - Social Influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Year 1 & 2) - Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Year 2) - Issues and Debates in Psychology One from: Relationships; Gender; Cognition and Development One from: Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour; Stress One from: Aggression; Forensic Psychology; Addiction
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,717 - £42,987 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,942 - £26,277 |
| Address | 15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
Have you ever wondered... • What causes Schizophrenia? • What influence your parents have on your later life? • How stress can be managed? • Why some people are regarded as being so attractive? • How you can improve your memory? • Why some couples stay together and others break up? • Why people are addicted to gambling or cigarettes? • Whether playing video games can lead to aggressive behaviour? Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. These are just some examples of the areas we explore in Psychology - studying it will allow you to make sense of the world around you.
Psychology is a rewarding, yet challenging subject to study. Pupils will be required to demonstrate their scientific understanding of research methods, such as hypothesis testing and their statistical knowledge. Lessons are experiential but have a sound theoretical base. Pupils are expected to be proficient in essay construction and willing to contribute to class discussion. Emphasis is placed upon analysis, evaluation, interpretation, ethical issues and critical appreciation of psychological methodologies. To be successful in Psychology, pupils will be required to have at least a C grade (level 4) in Mathematics, English and Science, although a B grade (level 5/6) is preferable.
Three written 2 hour examinations: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Year 1) - Social Influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Year 1 & 2) - Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Year 2) - Issues and Debates in Psychology One from: Relationships; Gender; Cognition and Development One from: Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour; Stress One from: Aggression; Forensic Psychology; Addiction