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Psychology is a science, giving an insight into human behaviour and leading to a wide range of careers in psychology and beyond. It addresses questions about a wide range of topics including whether eyewitness testimony is accurate, why relationships can break down and what the causes of mental illness are. You will learn through independent research, presentations, discussion and debate, and will also develop high-level transferable skills including analytical skills and research design.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including double Science. A grade 5 or above is required in English and Mathematics. Science, English and Mathematics feature widely in this course which is why these subjects at these grades are required.
On this course, you will study the following:• Social influence• Memory• Attachment• Psychopathology• Approaches• Biopsychology• Forensic psychology• Relationships• Stress• Research methods• Issues and debatesPsychology is the study of human behaviour and how our biology, mental processes, experiences of the world around us and the actions of others work together to influence our behaviour and who we become.
Lessons involve working through topic workbooks, whole class and small group discussions and timed assessments, aided by the use of mini-whiteboards and Kahoot! quizzes. Students carry out mini research projects into the topic areas studied. We organise trips and speakers, including a day at the psychology department at Winchester University. There is also the opportunity to take part in the University of Winchester Young Researchers Programme (students will be trained by the researchers to carry out data collection).
100% exams (three exam papers).The exams contain a mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing. 10% of assessment contains mathematical skills equivalent to Level 2 or above.
The additional cost of a textbook is optional. Optional trips from £15.
