Wednesbury
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
On this popular course, students will be covering key areas in Psychology and gaining an understanding of how Psychology is applied in everyday life. This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology.
Examination Board AQA
Specification Number 7182
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
On this popular course, students will be covering key areas in Psychology and gaining an understanding of how Psychology is applied in everyday life. This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology.
Examination Board AQA
Specification Number 7182
On this popular course students will be covering key areas in Psychology and gaining an understanding of how Psychology is applied in everyday life. This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. It offers insight into both normal and abnormal behaviours and helps us to develop a greater understanding of behaviours in our society. It is a step up from GCSE Psychology studying topics in greater depth and adding greater theoretical knowledge. However, you can study A level if you have not completed the GCSE course.
Miss Shaw
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology
For this unit you will study: Social influence, Memory and Attachment.
Paper 2: Psychology in Context
For this unit you will study: approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods.
Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology
For this unit, you will study: Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Eating behaviour and Aggression.
| Assessment | Topic Area | Duration | Value |
| Paper 1 | Introductory topics in Psychology | 1 hour 30 minutes written exam | 33.3% |
| Paper 2 | Psychology in Context | 2 hour written exam | 33.3% |
| Paper 3 | Issues and Options in Psychology | 2 hour written exam | 33.3% |
This subject opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in Psychology such as: Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Sports Psychology, Educational Psychology, Social work and Criminal Psychology.
| The Lucifer Effect - How good people turn evil | Phillip Zimbardo |
| One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest | Ken Kesey |
| Room | Emma Donoghue |
| The Bell Jar | Sylvia Plath |
| We need to talk about Kevin | Lionel Shriver |
