Psychology
Holderness Academy and Sixth Form College - East Riding of Yorkshire
01482899315
Station Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ
Course summary

Psychology is a social science and it involves the study of the mind and behaviour. It also involves the examination of various theories and consideration of research evidence. Students studying this subject will be expected to learn lots of case studies throughout the course. Psychology deals with what people do and why they do it. It also examines questions concerning everyday commonplace behaviour, as well as those behaviours that can be considered to influence the quality of life for the individual and those that she or he shares their life with. Thus, Psychology seeks to explain and understand the observable behaviour and the internal processes that make human beings what they are.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent, including English Language or Mathematics are required to study vocational subject. Requirements are higher for A Levels and subject specific grades apply for some subjects. Entry criteria will be discussed in more detail during your Sixth Form interview.

How you'll be assessed

Three written exams: Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology (Compulsory Units 1-4) Paper 2: Psychology in Context (Compulsory Units 5-7) Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology (Compulsory unit 8 plus 3 optional units)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStation Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8UZ