CCC Neale-Wade 6th Form Prospectus - Flipbook - Page 19
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
A LEVEL
A LEVEL
Physics examines the behaviour and properties of matter
in a wide variety of contexts, ranging from sub-nuclear
particles from which all ordinary matter is made, to the
behaviour of the material universe as a whole.
Psychology is one of the most popular A levels in the country
and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the mind and
how it works. Psychologists attempt to describe and explain
a variety of human behaviours, and during the course we will
be addressing questions such as:
You will find out that electrons are waves and how to leap
tall buildings in a single bound; but to do this you will need
confidence with numbers, diagrams and theoretical models.
Can we rely on our memories? What effect do hormones have
on our behaviour? What is normal/abnormal behaviour?
Physics is a challenging subject which teaches you how to solve
problems using mathematics. It is a subject valued by many
employers and is essential for career paths; for example motor
sport engineering, computer games technology, biomedical
sciences, architecture and engineering, to name just a few.
Course Specific Entry Requirements:
You will need a grade 6 in physics, or combined science at GCSE
and a grade 6 in mathematics.
Examination Board
OCR
The A level course consists of three papers, taken at the end of the
two year course, examining the following topics:
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Memory, attachment, social influence & psychopathology
Approaches in psychology, biopsychology & research methods
Cognition, development, schizophrenia and aggression
Psychology A level supports students looking to pursue careers in
counselling, nursing, or psychological therapy. You could also
specialise in a particular area of psychology such as education or
mental health.
Course-specific entry requirements
You will need a grade 6 in psychology or a grade 6 in English,
science and maths.
Examination Board
AQA
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