Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. Research in psychology seeks to understand and explain thought, emotion and behaviour. Applications of psychology include; mental health treatment, forensics and other areas affecting health and daily life. The course covers a wide range of topic areas which will provide students with a broad understanding of the subject. Topics include; social influence, memory, biopsychology, research methods, schizophrenia, forensic and more. Psychology is becoming an increasingly popular and important area of study and is a well-respected subject by universities. This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all the A Level exams at the end of their two-year A Level course.
Prospective students must have achieved a grade 5 or higher in English, Maths and Science (including all parts of science). These requirements are reflected by an increase in mathematical skills being assessed in the psychology examinations.
■ There are three written exams in Psychology and no coursework. ■ Each exam is 2 hours long and each is worth 33.3% of the A Level grade. ■ Questions will consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. ■ Students are assessed on their knowledge, application, evaluation and mathematical skills in all three papers.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS |
Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. Research in psychology seeks to understand and explain thought, emotion and behaviour. Applications of psychology include; mental health treatment, forensics and other areas affecting health and daily life. The course covers a wide range of topic areas which will provide students with a broad understanding of the subject. Topics include; social influence, memory, biopsychology, research methods, schizophrenia, forensic and more. Psychology is becoming an increasingly popular and important area of study and is a well-respected subject by universities. This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all the A Level exams at the end of their two-year A Level course.
Prospective students must have achieved a grade 5 or higher in English, Maths and Science (including all parts of science). These requirements are reflected by an increase in mathematical skills being assessed in the psychology examinations.
■ There are three written exams in Psychology and no coursework. ■ Each exam is 2 hours long and each is worth 33.3% of the A Level grade. ■ Questions will consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. ■ Students are assessed on their knowledge, application, evaluation and mathematical skills in all three papers.