The A-Level course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of Psychology. This specification provides broad and balanced content, with superb progression to higher education.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam. Paper 2: Psychology in context (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on approaches in Psychology, biopsychology and research methods. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam. Paper/Component 3: Issues and options in Psychology (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on issues and debates in Psychology. Students will then study 3 options; relationships, gender, cognition and development, schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress, aggression, forensics and addiction. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,653 - £14,985 |
| Address | Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH |
The A-Level course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of Psychology. This specification provides broad and balanced content, with superb progression to higher education.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam. Paper 2: Psychology in context (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on approaches in Psychology, biopsychology and research methods. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam. Paper/Component 3: Issues and options in Psychology (33.3% weighting) The content of this paper includes topics on issues and debates in Psychology. Students will then study 3 options; relationships, gender, cognition and development, schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress, aggression, forensics and addiction. Students will be assessed in a 2-hour written exam.