PSYCHOLOGY
Department Vision
Psychology comes from the Greek psyche (mind, soul or spirit) and logos (knowledge or study). Therefore Psychology means literally the ‘study of the mind’. In studying Psychology you will look at why we feel, think and behave the way we do. It is a science with cutting edge research that has real world applications to issues in everyday life. The course aims to enable students to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of core areas of psychology (social, cognitive, developmental, biopsychology, psychopathology and psychology issues, debates and approaches).
The study of Psychology at A Level encourages the development of skills in comprehension, interpretation and analysis, as well as the construction of balanced, logical and coherent argument.
The combination of scientific understanding, essay writing and analysis means that Psychology will complement most subjects. Subjects that complement Psychology very well are any Sciences, particularly Biology, and essay based subjects such as History. It is important to note that to study Psychology as a degree many universities now require at least one Science at A Level.
Post 16 at WG6
Year 12
| Topics | Learning Outcomes | |
| Term 1 | Paper 1:Social InfluenceMemory All papers:Research Methods | Overall students should be able to:• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues in relation to the specified content.• apply psychological knowledge and understanding of the specified content in a range of contexts• analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological concepts, theories, and research studies in relation to the specified content Knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills will also be developed. |
| Term 2 | Paper 1:Memory continuedAttachments All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 3 | Paper 1:Attachments continuedPsychopathology All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 4 | Paper 2:ApproachesComparison of Approaches All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 5 | Paper 2:Biopsychology All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 6 | All papers:Research Methods Research Project |
Year 13
| Topics | Learning Outcomes | |
| Term 1 | Paper 3:Gender All papers:Research Methods | Overall students should be able to:• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues in relation to the specified content.• apply psychological knowledge and understanding of the specified content in a range of contexts• analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological concepts, theories, and research studies in relation to the specified content Knowledge and understanding of research methods, practical research skills and mathematical skills will also be developed. |
| Term 2 | Paper 3:AggressionSchizophrenia All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 3 | Paper 3:Schizophrenia continuedIssues and Debates All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 4 | Paper 3:Issues and Debates continued All papers:Research Methods | |
| Term 5 | Examination preparation and practice |
