GCE A Level Psychology at Bournville College
Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists approach the study of human beings in different ways in an attempt to best understand why we behave as we do. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and includes many sub-fields of study such areas as child development, sports psychology, health psychology, psychopathology, social behaviour and cognitive neuroscience. Psychologists perform scientific and non-scientific investigations and then apply their theoretical findings to explain everyday behaviour.
A Level Psychology consists of two units in year one: Introductory Topics in Psychology where we study subjects such as obedience, memory and child development and Psychology in Context where we apply the different approaches used to explain human behaviour to topics such as depression and OCD. We also explore how psychologists conduct their research and statistically analyse their data. In year two, we build on and extend knowledge gained in the first year of the course and also explore additional topics including gender, schizophrenia and aggression.
The entry requirement for A level is 6 GCSEs grade C or above with a B in Maths, English and Science.
The course is examined by three two hour examinations at the end of the second year.
Successful completion of the AS Level will enable students to gain additional UCAS points. Taken as part of a package of A Levels, this course can lead on to a degree course in Psychology or other subject.
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