Ever wonder if prison really does change criminal behavior? Or why do some people conform? Or perhaps if the experiences you had before the age of 5 really do shape the person you are today? A level of Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways. You will learn a variety of skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, and problem-solving. In Year 12 you will cover the following topics: - Social Influence - Memory - Attachment - Approaches in Psychology - Psychopathology - Research methods In Year 13 you will study: - Biopsychology - Research methods - Issues and debates in Psychology - Relationships - Forensic Psychology - Schizophrenia Students will also undertake experimental work related to Psychology, applying the work from the research methods topic. Students will also visit Freud’s house and attend a conference of the course.
GCSE Grade 6 in both Combined Sciences or at least one Grade 6 in GCSE Single Science. GCSE Grade 6 English and Grade 5 Maths are also required.
This is a 2 year linear A level which will be assessed by three two hour exams at the end of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Addison Road, Banbury, OX16 9DG |
Ever wonder if prison really does change criminal behavior? Or why do some people conform? Or perhaps if the experiences you had before the age of 5 really do shape the person you are today? A level of Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways. You will learn a variety of skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, and problem-solving. In Year 12 you will cover the following topics: - Social Influence - Memory - Attachment - Approaches in Psychology - Psychopathology - Research methods In Year 13 you will study: - Biopsychology - Research methods - Issues and debates in Psychology - Relationships - Forensic Psychology - Schizophrenia Students will also undertake experimental work related to Psychology, applying the work from the research methods topic. Students will also visit Freud’s house and attend a conference of the course.
GCSE Grade 6 in both Combined Sciences or at least one Grade 6 in GCSE Single Science. GCSE Grade 6 English and Grade 5 Maths are also required.
This is a 2 year linear A level which will be assessed by three two hour exams at the end of Year 13.