We believe that Psychology can make a powerful
impact on student’s lives by giving them a unique and profound insight into
their own and other’s behaviour. Through an exploration of the scientific
method, we aim to develop students’ critical perception of the world around
them. This enables us to address two fundamental questions: What shapes human
thought and behaviour? How can we apply this understanding in the real world to
improve people’s lives?
Students do not
need to have a GCSE in Psychology to study this subject at A Level. Students
will learn mandatory topics in Year 12 and then will be taught topics in
Applied Psychology plus Issues and Debates in Year 13. The mandatory topics
taught in Year 12 are Memory, Social Influence and Attachment as well as
Psychopathology. The Applied topics that we currently deliver in Year 13 are
Stress, Addiction and Cognition and Development. Approaches, Biopsychology and
Research Methods are taught throughout both years. This course will develop
theoretical knowledge of Psychology and allow students to understand the
factors that cause human behaviour.
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Alongside being presented with a range of theories we will equip students with the skills to enable them to understand and evaluate psychological research.
Lessons also reflect and return to the underlying principle that psychology is a subject that has real world application and is constantly evolving. This means students are regularly exposed to psychology academics and practitioners, for example through TED talks and news items, so that they understand that psychology is a dynamic, current, and active area of academia with real relevance to our understanding of the world and human behaviour. Students will develop a psychological worldview – using appropriate language to understand themselves and the world around them.
Students will be able to apply their psychological insight in a wide range of occupations once they leave education; the skills and knowledge students develop in psychology have value across many work sectors including health care, business, education, law, social care, and media. In lessons, students will be given the opportunity to develop their practical skills, such as individual or group research projects, collaborative learning, and presentations.
Students will be supported to be able to succeed in their exams and assessments demonstrating the impact in terms of mastery and application of the subject. We have a significant number of year 13 students applying to university who will be supported encouraged to explore the wide range of options available. This shows that by taking Psychology at A-Level, students recognise that Psychology has offered them a new language and framework for understanding human behaviour.
Exam Board: AQA
Qualification Title: Psychology
Qualification Specification Code: 7182
Qualification Webpage: Click here to visit the AQA webpage for the specification.
Standard Sixth Form entry requirements
The summary of
components is as follows:
• Introductory
Topics in Psychology
• Psychology in
Context
• Issues and
Options in Psychology
Psychology and/or
Sociology related degrees, Clinical Psychology, NHS, Human Resources, Banking
and Finance, Teaching, Counselling, Psychotherapy and many more. Learners will
develop transferable skills that are vital in Further and Higher Education as
well as in the workplace. They will also be able to use the knowledge learnt in
A Level Psychology to gain a wider understanding of others in the work place or
in wider society.
Miss J Bascombe
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