Psychology
The Phoenix Collegiate - Sandwell
01215888384
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
Course summary

The study of psychology will help you to gain a better understanding of your behavior as well as other people’s. You will develop an understanding of different areas of psychology such as cognition, development, social, and individual differences, and learn how topical issues such as eyewitness testimony and stress can be better understood and managed using psychological methods. 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 • Schizophrenia • Aggression or Forensic The study of psychology will help you to gain a better understanding of your own behavior as well as other people’s. You will develop an understanding of different areas of psychology such as cognition, development, social and individual differences, and learn how topical issues such as eyewitness testimony and stress can be better understood and managed using psychological methods.

Entry requirements

MATHS: 5 ENGLISH: 5 SCIENCE: 5

How you'll be assessed

At the end of two years, you will take three 2 hour written papers. The papers consist of a combination of smaller questions and some 16-mark essays.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressClarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX