Entry Requirements:
5 GCSE passes at grade 5 and above. You must also have a 5 at least in English and maths and a grade 6 in science (biology) GCSE.
You can:
Apply to enrol on the A Level course for Psychology
This will mean:
You will be able to develop essential knowledge and understanding of human behaviour together with good analytical skills.
This course will appeal to any student who:
Has a keen interest in how we think and behave and is interested in a career which involves working with people.
You will:
A Level Units (Year 1) are:
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Social influence
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Memory
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Attachment
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Psychopathology
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Approaches in Psychology
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Biopsychology
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Research methods
Some topics you will explore in Year 1 include:
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Why do people change their behaviour in a group situation?
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How does our memory work?
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Are the attachment types of babies different across the world?
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How do we define what is ‘abnormal’?
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Is human behaviour the same as that of animals?
A Level Units (Year 2) are:
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Research methods
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Issues & Debates in psychology
Option 1
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Gender
Option 2
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Schizophrenia
Option 3
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Aggression
With this subject you could:
Progress to Higher Education to study psychology or another subject at degree level. Psychology A Level is recognised as a science subject and it is a good preparation for a vast array of professions including careers in social work, teaching, medicine, management and of course, psychology!
Assessment
The whole of the A level is assessed via exams at the end of year 2 – there is no coursework involved. All papers carry equal weighting.
A level: At the end of year 2
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Paper 1 = 2 hours Introductory Topics in Psychology
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Paper 2 = 2 hours Psychology in Context
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Paper 3 = 2 hours Issues and Options in Psychology
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