Psychologists research brain structure and function, memory, thinking and reasoning, and also social factors such as how other people influence us. It develops skills suitable for further study in almost any subject and is highly regarded by universities. What will I study? You will consider the nature of, and organization of human memory systems, the development of attachments in human infants, and an understanding of how psychologists conduct their research. You will study how the power of an authority figure and the presence of others affects our behavior. What do psychologists mean by psychological abnormality? You will learn specifically about OCD, phobias, and depression as well as how abnormality is explained differently by different psychologists. You will develop an appreciation for how psychological disorders are treated when the views about how they develop are so different. Where could it take me? Psychology students go on to study a wide range of psychology-related degrees such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology at the top Russell Group Universities. We have successful alumni working in many careers such as health and social professions, education and business.
44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.
There are three 2-hour written exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wigan |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF |
Psychologists research brain structure and function, memory, thinking and reasoning, and also social factors such as how other people influence us. It develops skills suitable for further study in almost any subject and is highly regarded by universities. What will I study? You will consider the nature of, and organization of human memory systems, the development of attachments in human infants, and an understanding of how psychologists conduct their research. You will study how the power of an authority figure and the presence of others affects our behavior. What do psychologists mean by psychological abnormality? You will learn specifically about OCD, phobias, and depression as well as how abnormality is explained differently by different psychologists. You will develop an appreciation for how psychological disorders are treated when the views about how they develop are so different. Where could it take me? Psychology students go on to study a wide range of psychology-related degrees such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and educational psychology at the top Russell Group Universities. We have successful alumni working in many careers such as health and social professions, education and business.
44 points or more from their best 8 GCSE results. One level 2 vocational qualification of equivalent value to a GCSE may be counted towards the best eight.
There are three 2-hour written exams.