Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. If you have ever wondered why people behave as they do or if you have questioned the extent to which behaviour is determined by our genes then Psychology may be for you. Psychology is a fascinating adventure into the motivations and reasons behind a range of our behaviours.
Students should have either 2 GCSEs in Combined Science at grade 5 or above (i.e. grade 5 or above in both) or grade 5 or above in GCSE Biology. You should also be confident and able in Mathematics, as much of the course involves interpreting and discussing data. You will also be expected to perform some mathematical calculations. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
There are three examinations which are taken at the end of two years of study and they include both short and longer types of question. Your understanding of research methods will be assessed in the examination using scenario-based questions and other research methods questions are embedded in questions about the topics. Written Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (2 hours, 33.3%) Written Paper 2: Psychology in Context (2 hours, 33.3%) Written Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (2 hours, 33.3%)
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ |
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. If you have ever wondered why people behave as they do or if you have questioned the extent to which behaviour is determined by our genes then Psychology may be for you. Psychology is a fascinating adventure into the motivations and reasons behind a range of our behaviours.
Students should have either 2 GCSEs in Combined Science at grade 5 or above (i.e. grade 5 or above in both) or grade 5 or above in GCSE Biology. You should also be confident and able in Mathematics, as much of the course involves interpreting and discussing data. You will also be expected to perform some mathematical calculations. Students are required to meet the General Entry Requirement of a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 6 with at least GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths.
There are three examinations which are taken at the end of two years of study and they include both short and longer types of question. Your understanding of research methods will be assessed in the examination using scenario-based questions and other research methods questions are embedded in questions about the topics. Written Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (2 hours, 33.3%) Written Paper 2: Psychology in Context (2 hours, 33.3%) Written Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (2 hours, 33.3%)