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Welcome to Psychology in the Sixth Form at CHS
Welcome to Psychology in the Sixth Form at CHS
Psychology is the fascinating study of the human mind and behaviour. It will give you an insight into both yourself and other people. It utilises a critical understanding of theories and research around explain human behaviour in order to present explanations of why people do what they do and discuss the relative merits of each explanation.
Lower Sixth Psychology Course
Lower Sixth Psychology Course
The lower sixth course will introduce you to main psychological approaches which will give you a plethora of explanations about the causes of a variety of different human behaviours. You will also gain knowledge about how to conduct psychological research. In addition the other main topics you will look at include Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology.
The lower sixth course will introduce you to main psychological approaches which will give you a plethora of explanations about the causes of a variety of different human behaviours. You will also gain knowledge about how to conduct psychological research. In addition the other main topics you will look at include Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology.
Upper Sixth Psychology Course
Upper Sixth Psychology Course
The upper sixth students will further develop their analytical skills through topics such as issues and debates which will delve into areas such as freewill V determinism and nature V nurture. Students will also explore topics areas such as Schizophrenia, Gender and Forensic Psychology. In addition students will develop their skills of statistical analysis.
The upper sixth students will further develop their analytical skills through topics such as issues and debates which will delve into areas such as freewill V determinism and nature V nurture. Students will also explore topics areas such as Schizophrenia, Gender and Forensic Psychology. In addition students will develop their skills of statistical analysis.
Psychology AQA course
Psychology AQA course
What are the benefits of studying A Level Psychology?
What are the benefits of studying A Level Psychology?
Studying Psychology will compliment many other A Level subjects as it gives you a grounding in scientific theory, statistical analysis and essay writing skills.
We believe that the transferable skill of critical analysis it of huge value. The ability to evaluate the merit of information is a life skill. Additionally, the course will help you to develop your research methods understanding and skills, which many old Walconians feel had immense value on their university courses and in the workplace. Communication skills are honed through the need to produce focused, precise and concise answers, and also through an appreciation of the use of subject specific terminology.
Gaining subject specific knowledge will give you a greater understanding about yourself and other people which will help you to develop you interpersonal skills.
You can go on to pursue many different career paths such as clinical, organisation, counselling, sports, research and forensic Psychology to name just a few.
The Psychology Team.
The Psychology Team.
Sue Chorlton | Head of Psychology - suechorlton@chschool.co.uk
Chloe Parrish | Teacher of Psychology
Please contact our Head of Department if you have any further questions .
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