Psychology
Weatherhead High School - Wirral
01516314400
Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS
Course summary

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.

Entry requirements

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.

How you'll be assessed

■ 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.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressBreck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS