Psychology GCSE
GCSE
In Leicester
Description
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Type
GCSE
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Location
Leicester
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Duration
1 Year
Understanding human behaviour through the study of a variety of approaches in psychology covering: behavioural approach and social learning theory. You will also study stress, the impact it has on a person and methods of managing it, learning behaviour, gender development, memory, mental illnesses and many more. Finally, you will learn about research in psychology and carry out your own investigations.
Important information
Government funding available
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Start date
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About this course
As part of a level 2 programme a minimum of 5 grade Ds or 3s at GCSE, or equivalent, including English Language
Reviews
Subjects
- Psychology
- Writing Skills
- Data Collection
Teachers and trainers (1)
Regent College
Teacher
Course programme
- Level 2 course
- One year
- Progression AS levels
- Exam board OCR
- 5 periods a week
- This course is offered within the Society, Health & Professional Studies Division
Course outline
Understanding human behaviour through the study of a variety of approaches in psychology covering the approaches of social psychology behavioural psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology and bio-psychology. Within each approach two topics are covered. You will consider topics like why people are aggressive, how we are influenced by our friends, and why we get stressed sometimes.
Teaching styles
Discussions will be very important to make Psychology topics relevant to you. Group work, teacher led sessions and presentations will also play a part in covering the course. You will also have the opportunity to carry out independent research to complete your coursework investigation.
Assessment
Two papers each 1.15 minutes 40% of overall grade respectively. One piece of coursework 20% respectively.
Key features
If you want to take the first steps to gaining a greater understanding of yourself and the people around you then this course is for you.
You will not be taught by a number of teaching staff, instead you will have a dedicated and experienced member of staff solely focused on your course achievement.
Progression
Any social sciences course, but particularly relevant to advanced courses in psychology, sociology, health and social care.
Careers which focus strongly on effective interactions with others e.g. psychology, health field, teaching.
Psychology GCSE