Psychology is a popular and fascinating subject that seeks to explain human thoughts, cognition and behaviour. It explores various explanations for understanding human behaviour more explicitly and attempts to analyse why we act in the way we do through the scientific method. For instance, why do some people develop mental illnesses? How do early relationships with our parents form the basis for future relationships? Why are some people willing to inflict pain on others when instructed to do so by an authority figure? If you enjoy analytical thinking and debate with an element of maths and science then this is the subject for you. In the first year, you'll develop an understanding of Research Methods and develop a broad knowledge of some of the key ideas that underpin the discipline. In the second year, you will build upon this and delve into explaining complex ideas and behaviours. First-year topics include; Approaches in Psychology, Research Methods, Social Influence, Biopsychology, Psychopathology, Memory and Attachment. Second-year topics include; Gender, Schizophrenia, Addiction and Issues and Debates.
5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English Language and maths AND Grade 5 in maths and science.
All units are assessed by examination and there is no coursework element. You will sit three papers at the end of the second year. These papers will contain at least 30% assessment of mathematical content and 'how science works' Year 2- To achieve the full A Level you will sit 3 exam papers at the end of the second year as follows. Paper 1- 96 marks 2 hours Paper 2- 96 marks 2 hours Paper 3- 96 marks 2 hours In exceptional circumstances, there may be the opportunity to sit the AS in Psychology in 1 year.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH |
Psychology is a popular and fascinating subject that seeks to explain human thoughts, cognition and behaviour. It explores various explanations for understanding human behaviour more explicitly and attempts to analyse why we act in the way we do through the scientific method. For instance, why do some people develop mental illnesses? How do early relationships with our parents form the basis for future relationships? Why are some people willing to inflict pain on others when instructed to do so by an authority figure? If you enjoy analytical thinking and debate with an element of maths and science then this is the subject for you. In the first year, you'll develop an understanding of Research Methods and develop a broad knowledge of some of the key ideas that underpin the discipline. In the second year, you will build upon this and delve into explaining complex ideas and behaviours. First-year topics include; Approaches in Psychology, Research Methods, Social Influence, Biopsychology, Psychopathology, Memory and Attachment. Second-year topics include; Gender, Schizophrenia, Addiction and Issues and Debates.
5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English Language and maths AND Grade 5 in maths and science.
All units are assessed by examination and there is no coursework element. You will sit three papers at the end of the second year. These papers will contain at least 30% assessment of mathematical content and 'how science works' Year 2- To achieve the full A Level you will sit 3 exam papers at the end of the second year as follows. Paper 1- 96 marks 2 hours Paper 2- 96 marks 2 hours Paper 3- 96 marks 2 hours In exceptional circumstances, there may be the opportunity to sit the AS in Psychology in 1 year.