Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. The course encourages students to investigate how, when and why humans think, feel and behave as they do. In year 12, students will study four core areas of psychology, each represented by a relevant topic. They will investigate a range of key questions including: How does human memory work? Why do we forget things? How and why do children form attachments in infancy? What is normal and abnormal? What makes people obedient to authority? Students will also study a short course on research methods and approaches in psychology. In year 13, students will study three different areas of psychology: relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. They will investigate a range of key theories and explanations including: virtual relationships in social media, psychological and biological explanations for schizophrenia and offender profiling. They will also study the main issues and debates in psychology.
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology – social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Written exam – 33.3% of A-Level Paper 2: Psychology in context – approaches in psychology, biopsychology, and research methods. Written exam – 33.3% of A-Level Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology – issues and debates in psychology, relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. Written exam 33.3% of A-Level Each paper consists of a mixture of questions, including multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
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| Address | Arnolds Way, Oxford, OX2 9JE |
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. The course encourages students to investigate how, when and why humans think, feel and behave as they do. In year 12, students will study four core areas of psychology, each represented by a relevant topic. They will investigate a range of key questions including: How does human memory work? Why do we forget things? How and why do children form attachments in infancy? What is normal and abnormal? What makes people obedient to authority? Students will also study a short course on research methods and approaches in psychology. In year 13, students will study three different areas of psychology: relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. They will investigate a range of key theories and explanations including: virtual relationships in social media, psychological and biological explanations for schizophrenia and offender profiling. They will also study the main issues and debates in psychology.
Students will need to have at least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics at Level 4. To enable students to select the most appropriate subjects at A-Level we use a system based on their APS (average point score) from their GCSE results. Add together your 8 highest GCSE's and then divide by 8 to give your APS. We advise students to choose the subjects which best fit their APS.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology – social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Written exam – 33.3% of A-Level Paper 2: Psychology in context – approaches in psychology, biopsychology, and research methods. Written exam – 33.3% of A-Level Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology – issues and debates in psychology, relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. Written exam 33.3% of A-Level Each paper consists of a mixture of questions, including multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.