Students should be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues in relation to psychology - Analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological concepts, theories, research studies and research methods - Evaluate therapies and treatments; their appropriateness and effectiveness - Gain knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills Students will follow a series of compulsory and optional topics, including: - Social Influence – obedience and compliance; - Psychopathology – mental illnesses (OCD, depression and phobias); - Biopsychology – how the brain and nervous system work on a biological level - Relationships – relationship models and explanations for attraction, Throughout the course students will study approaches to and debates within psychology, as well as analysing research methods used by psychologists throughout the ages.
Students should have at least a Grade 6 in iGCSE/GCSE Maths, a science (preferably Biology) and English. It is not necessary to have taken GCSE Psychology, as the course is designed for beginners.
The A Level is assessed with three equally weighted written papers, each lasting 2 hours.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
Students should be able to: - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues in relation to psychology - Analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological concepts, theories, research studies and research methods - Evaluate therapies and treatments; their appropriateness and effectiveness - Gain knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills Students will follow a series of compulsory and optional topics, including: - Social Influence – obedience and compliance; - Psychopathology – mental illnesses (OCD, depression and phobias); - Biopsychology – how the brain and nervous system work on a biological level - Relationships – relationship models and explanations for attraction, Throughout the course students will study approaches to and debates within psychology, as well as analysing research methods used by psychologists throughout the ages.
Students should have at least a Grade 6 in iGCSE/GCSE Maths, a science (preferably Biology) and English. It is not necessary to have taken GCSE Psychology, as the course is designed for beginners.
The A Level is assessed with three equally weighted written papers, each lasting 2 hours.