Psychology
Retford Oaks Academy - Nottinghamshire
01777861618
Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ
Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and experience. The A-level course covers a wide range of approaches to human behavior in Psychology and investigates behaviors such as aggression, learning, memory, attention, language, culture, and groups. The course specifically looks at criminal behavior and mental health alongside well-known debates in Psychology such as ‘is Psychology a Science?’ and ‘Nature versus nurture’. Students are encouraged through a range of teaching techniques to develop responsibility for their own learning. In lessons, you will encounter discussions, debates, presentations, videos, lectures, research, and experiments to create a varied and interesting learning environment.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grades A*-C including a grade 5 in Math's, English, and/or Science

How you'll be assessed

There will be three two-hour exams: Paper 1- Social influence, memory, attachment, and Psychopathology. Paper 2- Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods. Paper 3- Issues and Debates, Relationships, Schizophrenia, and Option 3.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBabworth Road, Retford, DN22 7NJ