GCE in Psychology
at Sidney Stringer Academy, Coventry · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will be studying how and why human behavior occurs. In year 1 you will study how science works in Psychology, the psychology of human memory, attachment, mental health, stress and social influence. In year 2 you will learn more about relationships, schizophrenia and aggression. All exams are sat at the end of 2 years. Topics in Year 12: 1 Social influence 2 Memory 3 Attachment 4 Approaches in Psychology 5 Psychopathology 6 Research methods 7 Biopsychology Additional topics in Year 13: 8.IDAs 9. Advanced Research Methods 10. Relationships 11. Aggression 12. Schizophrenia
What you need to get on
You need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade B or above, including Mathematics and English at a grade 5. Alternative qualifications, equivalent to GCSEs, will be considered on an individual basis.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, CV1 5LY
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