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Psychology

at Ponteland High School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is suitable for: Those with a genuine interest in human behaviour ? Students who can cope with a lot of content, including biological concepts. ? Those with excellent written communication skills. ? Those who are comfortable with maths, particularly data analysis and statistics ? Those who enjoy approaching problems scientifically ? People who can accept that there are not always 'right' answers ? People who enjoy thinking for themselves, questioning and criticising what they read and hear ? People who are committed and can work hard without supervision Because this subject is not offered at GCSE, it is particularly important that students research their choice thoroughly, including attending courses evening and sample sessions, to ensure they are making an informed decision. A summer holiday research activity will be set to be handed in on your first lesson. This will help you to get a flavour of the subject before you are fully committed and it will help us get an early indication of your strengths and weaknesses. In brief the course will cover: Social Influence; Memory; Attachment & Psychopathology ? Approaches in Psychology; Biopsychology & Research Methods ? Issues & Debates in Psychology; Relationships; Eating Behaviour and Addiction

What you need to get on

? Grade 6 in English Language or Literature ? Grade 5 in Maths ? Grade 4 in combined Science (or separate science) ? Minimum of two other subjects at Grade 4

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

  • Ponteland High School

    Callerton Lane Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE20 9EG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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