Curriculum - Psychology
About the course
Why are 65% of the population willing to give what they think are lethal electric shocks to innocent people when told to do so? Why is somebody in a room with a mirror less likely to pick up and pocket a £20 note lying on the floor than somebody in a room without a mirror? Why, if four people stand on the pavement and look skywards, do others join them and also look upwards, but if only one person does then no one else joins in?
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. A level Psychology is a stimulating subject that will help you to understand not only why we all behave so differently, but also why so often we behave so predictably.
What you will study
Paper 1 - Introductory Topics in Psychology
Paper 2 - Psychology in Context
Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology
Assessment
The course is assessed through three two hour examination papers in Year 13. Each paper, of roughly equal weighting, contains a mixture of short answer and extended writing questions.
Skills you will gain
Psychology is a practical, research based subject, grounded in scientific method. You will develop skills of literacy, numeracy, application, analysis, evaluation and critical thinking. You will learn quantitative and qualitative research skills and develop a good grasp of statistics.
Please note
Psychology is a Science subject and lends itself to other STEM subjects and Sociology. Enrichment includes: Psychology Society, Social Science Clinic and trips.