PSYCHOLOGY
KS5
Psychology is the understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies and ethical issues. Areas of focus include; Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Biopsychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods.
SUBJECT CONTENT
Year 13
AS – Paper One (25%)
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Social Influence
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Memory
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Attachment
1 hour 30 mins external examination and will include an assessment of fieldwork.
AS - Paper Two (25%)
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Approaches in Psychology
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Psychopathology
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Research Methods
1 hour 30 minutes external examination paper and will include an assessment of skills and techniques.
Year 14
A2 Paper One (33.3%)
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Social Influence
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Memory
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Attachment
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Psychopathology
2 hours external examination paper.
A2 Paper Two – (33.3%)
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Approaches in Psychology
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Psychopathology
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Research Methods
2 hours external examinations paper.
A2 Paper Three – (33.3%)
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Issues and debates in Psychology
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Cognition and Development
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Schizophrenia
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Aggression
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2 hours external examinations paper.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Exam: 100%
The AS and Advanced GCE Psychology course is assessed by external assessment only. There is no coursework element to the course.
RECOMMENDED SUBJECTS/GRADES
AT G.C.S.E.
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GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above are compulsory.
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GCSE Double Award Science at grade CC is compulsory.
OTHER CONTRIBUTORY SUBJECTS
GCSE passes in Sociology & Childcare are desirable.
OTHER INFORMATION
Psychology provides students with knowledge and transferable skills needed for your future. It is a subject that is highly regarded by employers because of the wide range of skills that are involved, meaning that you will have access to a variety of careers.
Career possibilities include teaching, forensics, criminology, counselling, market research, social work, nursing, advertising, sales, personnel management and careers guidance are all areas for which a psychology degree will provide a good basis.