Course Content: Psychology is the ‘scientific study of the mind and behaviour’. In year 1 students will explore different approaches in psychology including learning approaches, biopsychology and psychopathy as well as learning more about memory, social influence and attachment. Year 2 involves a number of optional units ranging from relationships and gender to aggression and forensic psychology. Throughout the course students will also study research methods and statistical analysis of data. Progression: An A level in psychology is not required to take a degree in the subject however many University courses do ask for a science A level of which Psychology is included or maths. Psychologists work in a number of fields and therefore a psychology degree offers good career opportunities. These include forensic psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, cognitive psychology, occupational psychology, neuropsychology, health psychology, sport psychology, counselling psychology.
Entry Requirements: GCSE Grade 5 in English, 6 - Maths and Science.
Assessment: Students will sit 3 papers in total each lasting 2 hours and worth 33.3% of the final grade. All papers include a mixture of multiple choice questions, short answer and essay based questions. Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology Paper 2: Psychology in context Paper 3: Issues and options Subject Linking:Biology, Sociology & Mathematics
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St. Georges Park, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 4FS |
Course Content: Psychology is the ‘scientific study of the mind and behaviour’. In year 1 students will explore different approaches in psychology including learning approaches, biopsychology and psychopathy as well as learning more about memory, social influence and attachment. Year 2 involves a number of optional units ranging from relationships and gender to aggression and forensic psychology. Throughout the course students will also study research methods and statistical analysis of data. Progression: An A level in psychology is not required to take a degree in the subject however many University courses do ask for a science A level of which Psychology is included or maths. Psychologists work in a number of fields and therefore a psychology degree offers good career opportunities. These include forensic psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, cognitive psychology, occupational psychology, neuropsychology, health psychology, sport psychology, counselling psychology.
Entry Requirements: GCSE Grade 5 in English, 6 - Maths and Science.
Assessment: Students will sit 3 papers in total each lasting 2 hours and worth 33.3% of the final grade. All papers include a mixture of multiple choice questions, short answer and essay based questions. Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology Paper 2: Psychology in context Paper 3: Issues and options Subject Linking:Biology, Sociology & Mathematics