A-level Psychology

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The science of mind and behaviour. Psychology is a good A level choice as it helps students to develop a deeper level of understanding of themselves, other people and issues in everyday life. It can help students aiming towards a career in the people professions such as nursing, teaching, counselling, and the police force and also relates to sports and business management. It combines successfully with a range of subjects and provides a good preparation for many university courses. The aims of Psychology is to explore peoples thinking and behaviour, such as learning, memory, gender differences and prejudice.Students learn to apply knowledge and understanding about psychology to the real world in areas such as attachment, eye witness testimony, addiction and mental health. Also to develop a thorough understanding of the ways in which psychologists conduct research using experiments, observations and other methods and to build the skills needed to conduct effective investigations.

Course information

Name: A-level Psychology Qualification title: GCE A Level in Psychology Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150930 10:53:54 Updated 20161122 10:53:02

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Bishop Heber High School
Foundation School
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Address

Chester Road Town: Malpas