Psychology
Walton High School - Staffordshire
01785334917
The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ
Course summary

Students interested in why human beings behave the way they do, whether this is in connection to obedience and conformity, abnormal behaviours or hot topics such as eyewitness testimony, schizophrenia or aggression and whether behaviour is influence by nature or nurture.

Entry requirements

Students wishing to apply for Psychology need to have achieved a minimum of two grade 6’s in GCSE Science and Additional Science or at least a grade 6 in Biology from the Triple science course. They will also need to have a 5 in English Language due to the essay content. In addition, the commitment, attitude and effort that the student brings to the course will have a major impact on their success.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology Written exam: 2 hours 33.3% Paper 2 Psychology in Context. Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research methods Written exam: 2 hours 33.3% Paper 3 Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Schizophrenia and Aggression. Written exam:2 hours 33.3%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThe Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ