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Subject: Psychology
Subject: Psychology
Examination Board: OCR
Examination Board: OCR
Controlled Assessment: 0%
Controlled Assessment: 0%
Examination: 100%
Examination: 100%
Specific entry requirements: Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science, or two grade 6 in any two separate science GCSE, or a grade 6 in GCSE Psychology
Specific entry requirements: Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science, or two grade 6 in any two separate science GCSE, or a grade 6 in GCSE Psychology
What will you study?
What will you study?
In Year 12 you will study Unit 1 and Unit 2 alongside each other. In Unit 1 you will learn the investigative techniques used by psychologists to study human behaviour, both scientific and non-scientific.
In Year 12 you will study Unit 1 and Unit 2 alongside each other. In Unit 1 you will learn the investigative techniques used by psychologists to study human behaviour, both scientific and non-scientific.
In Unit 2 you will study core psychological theories and research in depth, incorporating biological, social, cognitive, and developmental approaches. You will also discuss these in relation to key debates surrounding behaviour such as nature vs nurture and free will vs determinism.
In Unit 2 you will study core psychological theories and research in depth, incorporating biological, social, cognitive, and developmental approaches. You will also discuss these in relation to key debates surrounding behaviour such as nature vs nurture and free will vs determinism.
In Year 13 you will study a compulsory module on issues in mental health, covering definitions of psychological disorders as well as theories regarding how they are explained and treated. You will also study two further modules; Criminal Psychology and Child Psychology. Criminal psychology allows students to understand what leads an individual to commit a crime, and how forensic psychologists analyse a crime scene. Child psychology looks into how children develop and the internal and external factors which may affect this.
In Year 13 you will study a compulsory module on issues in mental health, covering definitions of psychological disorders as well as theories regarding how they are explained and treated. You will also study two further modules; Criminal Psychology and Child Psychology. Criminal psychology allows students to understand what leads an individual to commit a crime, and how forensic psychologists analyse a crime scene. Child psychology looks into how children develop and the internal and external factors which may affect this.
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?
In Year 12, we visit London Zoo to attend a lecture by Dr John Clifford who runs the ‘Friendly Spider Programme’ at the zoo for those who suffer from arachnophobia. Students will learn the explanations and treatments of the patients he treats, as well as have the option to take part in a hypnosis treatment.
In Year 12, we visit London Zoo to attend a lecture by Dr John Clifford who runs the ‘Friendly Spider Programme’ at the zoo for those who suffer from arachnophobia. Students will learn the explanations and treatments of the patients he treats, as well as have the option to take part in a hypnosis treatment.
In Year 13, we visit the Royal College of Psychiatrists to take part in their annual Christmas debate. Here students have the opportunity to listen to experts and debate with other students about topics such as “The modern world is toxic for our mental health” and “Social media has made us a society of bullies”
In Year 13, we visit the Royal College of Psychiatrists to take part in their annual Christmas debate. Here students have the opportunity to listen to experts and debate with other students about topics such as “The modern world is toxic for our mental health” and “Social media has made us a society of bullies”
During the two year course, students will also conduct their own psychological research project on a topic of their choice, and present in the form of a research poster at an open evening held by the academy. This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage and critique academic research and hence prepare them for university level work.
During the two year course, students will also conduct their own psychological research project on a topic of their choice, and present in the form of a research poster at an open evening held by the academy. This is an excellent opportunity for students to engage and critique academic research and hence prepare them for university level work.
What can this course lead to?
What can this course lead to?
Through studying Psychology at A Level, students will be well prepared for undergraduate courses in Psychology and other related subjects at degree level. This is due to the range of transferable skills practiced in the A Level course which are essential for success at university such as; analytical and evaluative skills, essay writing, scientific enquiry and debating.
Through studying Psychology at A Level, students will be well prepared for undergraduate courses in Psychology and other related subjects at degree level. This is due to the range of transferable skills practiced in the A Level course which are essential for success at university such as; analytical and evaluative skills, essay writing, scientific enquiry and debating.
In combination with the study of other sciences and mathematics at A Level, students will be well prepared for degree courses in a broad range of scientific disciplines.
In combination with the study of other sciences and mathematics at A Level, students will be well prepared for degree courses in a broad range of scientific disciplines.
It is also an excellent baseline for a career in Psychology with postgraduate study.
It is also an excellent baseline for a career in Psychology with postgraduate study.
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