Psychology allows students to gain an understanding of people and what motivates them. Students engage with real-world issues, applying their psychological knowledge and skills to case studies and experiments – the variation of teaching methods and ways in which students learn the course content make A-level psychology an intriguing and engaging course to take. Students carry out and analyze experiments, using a range of inferential statistics. The course allows exploration of multiple higher education options which could, in turn, see them become psychologists, social workers, counselors, or even teachers – the possibilities are endless! Students study A-level psychology to grow as independent thinkers and informed and ethically-minded citizens, who understand the role and importance of psychology as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding how to cope with the fast-paced society we live in today. Students learn many transferrable skills and also gain insight into many aspects of day-to-day life, meaning this qualification can open many doors in multiple different fields of work and higher education.
Pass in English and Maths, 5 or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and Maths), grade 5 in Science, and at least one writing-based subject such as English, History, or RS.
Assessments in Psychology take the form of three written exam papers which will be taken in Year 13: Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – 2 hrs – 33.3% of final grade. Paper 2 – Psychology in Context – 2 hrs – 33.33% of final grade. Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology – 2 hrs – 33.33% of final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Green Lane, Ashington, NE63 8DH |
Psychology allows students to gain an understanding of people and what motivates them. Students engage with real-world issues, applying their psychological knowledge and skills to case studies and experiments – the variation of teaching methods and ways in which students learn the course content make A-level psychology an intriguing and engaging course to take. Students carry out and analyze experiments, using a range of inferential statistics. The course allows exploration of multiple higher education options which could, in turn, see them become psychologists, social workers, counselors, or even teachers – the possibilities are endless! Students study A-level psychology to grow as independent thinkers and informed and ethically-minded citizens, who understand the role and importance of psychology as one of the key disciplines relevant to understanding how to cope with the fast-paced society we live in today. Students learn many transferrable skills and also gain insight into many aspects of day-to-day life, meaning this qualification can open many doors in multiple different fields of work and higher education.
Pass in English and Maths, 5 or more grades at 5+ (this can include English and Maths), grade 5 in Science, and at least one writing-based subject such as English, History, or RS.
Assessments in Psychology take the form of three written exam papers which will be taken in Year 13: Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology – 2 hrs – 33.3% of final grade. Paper 2 – Psychology in Context – 2 hrs – 33.33% of final grade. Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology – 2 hrs – 33.33% of final grade.