Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. If you are interested in the reasons why people think and behave in the way they do, then this may be the subject for you. You will learn about how your memory works, mental disorders including depression, OCD and phobias, how being in a group influences behaviour, how the brain functions, the truth behind gender differences and many other topics. You will also learn how to design research studies to investigate human behaviour and interpret the findings. Psychology A Level is suitable for studying alongside a large variety of other subjects for A Level. It can be studied alongside other science A Levels where the focus on psychological research methods will improve your understanding of the scientific method; it complements A Levels such as History and English and can be useful for students studying subjects like PE, Business Studies and other Social sciences.
Good grades in GCSE English, Maths and Science are essential. Psychology is assessed through a range of different question types including short answer questions and essay questions where you will need to present evidence and make reasoned arguments. You will also design research studies to investigate human behaviour. Additionally, 10% of your A Level exams will assess data handling and mathematical skills.
Three 2-hour examinations are taken at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: Memory; Attachment; Social Influence; Psychopathology (33.3 % of A Level grade) Paper 2: Approaches in Psychology; Biopsychology and Research Methods (33.3 % of A Level grade) Paper 3: Issues and Debates in Psychology; Gender; Stress and Aggression (33.3 % of A Level grade)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Day: £25,905 - £27,300; Boarding: £42,300 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | The Old Palace, High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6PH |
Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour. If you are interested in the reasons why people think and behave in the way they do, then this may be the subject for you. You will learn about how your memory works, mental disorders including depression, OCD and phobias, how being in a group influences behaviour, how the brain functions, the truth behind gender differences and many other topics. You will also learn how to design research studies to investigate human behaviour and interpret the findings. Psychology A Level is suitable for studying alongside a large variety of other subjects for A Level. It can be studied alongside other science A Levels where the focus on psychological research methods will improve your understanding of the scientific method; it complements A Levels such as History and English and can be useful for students studying subjects like PE, Business Studies and other Social sciences.
Good grades in GCSE English, Maths and Science are essential. Psychology is assessed through a range of different question types including short answer questions and essay questions where you will need to present evidence and make reasoned arguments. You will also design research studies to investigate human behaviour. Additionally, 10% of your A Level exams will assess data handling and mathematical skills.
Three 2-hour examinations are taken at the end of Year 13. Paper 1: Memory; Attachment; Social Influence; Psychopathology (33.3 % of A Level grade) Paper 2: Approaches in Psychology; Biopsychology and Research Methods (33.3 % of A Level grade) Paper 3: Issues and Debates in Psychology; Gender; Stress and Aggression (33.3 % of A Level grade)