There are three assessments at the end of Rhetoric II.
- Paper 1 – 33.33% 2 hours – Introductory topics in Psychology
- Paper 2 – 33.33% 2 hours – Psychology in Context
- Paper 3 – 33.33% 2 hours – Issues and options in Psychology
A Level Psychology at St Edmund’s College introduces this fascinating study of the human mind and behaviour.
Have you ever wondered if prison really does change criminal behaviour? Or why some people conform, but others don’t? Or, if the experiences you had before the age of five shape the person you are today?
Psychology requires at least a grade 6 in English due to the subject’s emphasis on reading, analysis and extended writing. As research methods are a core component of the course, a strong science background is also recommended, preferably with grades 6,6 in Science.
| Head of Department | Mr N Eliasson MTL (BCU) BSc (Herts) PGCE (Cantab) |
| Syllabus | AQA |
Course structure
English (6+) and preferably Science (6+) are required to study this course.
A Level Psychology is structured around three topics:
1. Introductory topics in psychology
- Social influence
- Memory
- Attachments
- Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
2. Psychology in context
- Approaches in psychology
- Biopsychology
- Research methods
- Scientific processes
- Data handling and analysis
3. Issues and options in psychology
- Issues and debates in psychology
Students then explore three topics from the options below:
Option one
- Relationships
- Genders
- Cognition and development
Option two
- Schizophrenia
- Eating behavior
- Stress
Option three
- Aggression
- Forensic psychology
- Addiction
Assessment
| Key skills developed | |
| Independent study skills | Critical thinking and analytical skills |
| Leadership and teamwork skills | Abstract reasoning |
| Handling data and statistics | Communication skills |
Psychology is a subject like no other, combining the scientific method with philosophical enquiry.