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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 behaviour and helps us to develop greater understanding of behaviour 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.
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 behaviour and helps us to develop greater understanding of behaviour 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, Attachment and Clinical Psychology.
Paper 2: Psychology in Context
For this unit you will study: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods.
Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology
For this unit you will study: Issues and debates in Psychology, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression.
| Assessment | Topic Area | Duration | Value |
| Paper 1 | Introductory topics in Psychology: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Clinical Psychology.
96 marks in total and contains multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing skills. | 2 hour written exam | 33.3% |
| Paper 2 | Psychology in Context: Approaches, Biopsychology, Research Methods.
96 marks in total and contains multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing skills. | 2 hour written exam | 33.3% |
| Paper 3 | Issues and Options in Psychology: Issues and Debates, Schizophrenia, Aggression, Relationships.
96 marks in total and contains multiple choice, short answer, and extended writing skills. | 2 hour written exam | 33.3% |
THERE IS NO COURSEWORK
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 |
Miss Shaw
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
