This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge, thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking. The specification offers a broad range of topics, including memory, social influence, biopsychology, and research methods in context. There is also a range of topic-based options that bring together explanations from different approaches and engage students in issues and debates in contemporary psychology.
Grade 5+ in GCSE Psychology if studied. If not, a Grade 5+ in GCSE Science and a subject aptitude test will be taken during induction week. GCSE Maths and English Grade 6+.
There is no coursework in A-level Psychology. The examination in this subject consists of multiple choice, short, and extended writing tasks including essays.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UH |
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge, thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking. The specification offers a broad range of topics, including memory, social influence, biopsychology, and research methods in context. There is also a range of topic-based options that bring together explanations from different approaches and engage students in issues and debates in contemporary psychology.
Grade 5+ in GCSE Psychology if studied. If not, a Grade 5+ in GCSE Science and a subject aptitude test will be taken during induction week. GCSE Maths and English Grade 6+.
There is no coursework in A-level Psychology. The examination in this subject consists of multiple choice, short, and extended writing tasks including essays.