Psychology
Carre's Grammar School - Lincolnshire
01529302181
Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD
Course summary

Students will be expected to: • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods, and ethical issues. • Apply their newfound knowledge in a range of contexts with analysis and evaluation. • Develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills. There is a large quantity of new material to be delivered for a subject that most students will probably not have studied at GCSE before. Therefore students must have a strong aptitude for independent learning and be able to deliver coherent arguments both verbally and in writing.

Entry requirements

5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. In addition, applicants will require a Grade 6 in English and a Grade 5 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Psychology is assessed by external examination only. At the end of the second year students will sit three 2 hour exams. There is no coursework. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology (Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology) Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Forensic Psychology and Schizophrenia) Overall at least 10% of the marks in assessments for Psychology will require the use of mathematical skills and will be at least the standard of higher GCSE mathematics.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNorthgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD