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.
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.
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Course Overview
Entry Requirements
Assessment Information
Progression Route
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Course Overview
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.
Topics Covered
Social Influence
Memory
Attachment
Psychopathology
Biopsychology
Approaches
Research Methods
Issues & Debates
Relationships
Eating Behaviour
Aggression
Course Leader of Psychology
Miss Shaw
Entry Requirements
Sixth Form Entry Criteria:
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
Special Entry Requirements:
GCSE Maths 5+
GCSE Psychology 5+ (if studied)
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
English Language or English Literature 5
Maths 5
Psychology 5
Assessment Information
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology For this unit you will study: Social influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology.
Paper 2: Psychology in Context For this unit you will study: Approaches in Psychology, Research Methods and Biopsychology.
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
2 hour 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%
Progression Route
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.
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