Psychology GCSE

Studying Psychology will help to:
Give pupils the opportunity to develop their understanding on a range of topics relevant to ever day life. Pupils are encouraged to develop critical analysis skills and evaluate new information, with a strong emphasis on independent learning.

Aim
Psychology GCSE encourages pupils to develop and awareness of why psychology matters, how it works and its essential role in society.

Structure

KS4 Pupils study five areas, focusing on such topics as criminal behaviour, the development and use of non-verbal communication, phobias, obedience and the denial of responsibility.

Assessment takes the form of 3 modules:

Modules 1 and 2 consist of two written exam papers covering the five central approaches.

Module 3 is a written paper focusing on the pupil's individual approach to investigating a particular area of psychology.

Careers and Higher Education
This course should be of great benefit to those pupils considering taking Psychology at AS or A2 level, both of which have a similar structure.

The subject content is of particular relevance to those wishing to follow careers in medicine, social work, and law.

Trips and Educational visits
There is an opportunity to visit Twycross Zoo to study the cognitive development of our closest ancestors