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Psychology A Level

at The Maplesden Noakes School, Maidstone · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the study of human behaviour and the mind, and by studying Psychology you will learn why we behave in particular ways, as well as how to study human behaviour. The course is designed to help you develop an understanding of the different approaches to explaining behaviour, as well as how these approaches investigate behaviour.Through studying Psychology, you will develop your evaluation and critical thinking skills as you analyse the strengths and weaknesses of different explanations for behaviour. All of the work is underpinned by an understanding of how science works, and an appreciation of how research is carried out with human participants.You will study a total of 11 topics over the 2 years. These include topics such as social influence, memory, biopsychology, Psychopathology, (OCD, depression and phobias) and attachment. There are also optional topics to be studied which include topics such as relationships, gender, schizophrenia, stress and forensic psychologyCourse ContentPaper 1:? Memory? Social influence? Attachment? Psychopathology (including the study of phobias, OCD and depression)Paper 2:? Approaches in psychology? Biopsychology? Research methodsPaper 3:? Issues and debates? Option topics (x3)

What you need to get on

Grade 5-9 in GCSE English and Grade 4-9 in GCSE Maths and Science and 5-9 in GCSE Psychology (if taken)

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

  • The Maplesden Noakes School

    BUCKLAND ROAD GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0TJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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