Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. It is about how we think, feel, act
and interact individually and within groups. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and
mental health disorders including schizophrenia and depression. Learners will study topics such as:
Students will learn various transferable skills. These include being to apply theory to
practical application, evaluation and critical analysis skills and behaviour analysis which is
applicable to a wide variety of careers and courses. Students have also had the opportunity this year to participate on a residential trip to London where they visited the Freud Museum, The Royal Courts of Justice, the Jack the Ripper walking tour and the Science Museum.
The aims of the department:
Career opportunities include: psychologist, therapist, mental health worker, social worker, teaching, youth work and law.
Key Stage 4
OCR GCSE (9-1) Psychology is assessed through two 90 minute final examinations at the end of year 11.
Student revision book to support studying https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Revision-Notes-GCSE-Psychology/dp/1510423222/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536856177&sr=8-1&keywords=revision+notes+gcse+9-1+psychology+ocr
Department Leader-
Miss C Gibson cgibson@hillsviewacademy.org