Psychology

Study Psychology at Bow Sixth Form

Entry Requirements: A minimum of a grade 6 in English Language GCSE and grade 6 in Maths GCSE In addition to five grades 5-9 in other GCSE subjects.

Why study this course?

Have you ever thought why we act in the way we do, why we might get angry, why we remember some things better than others or why we fall in love?

Psychology is the study of this type of behaviour and others, covering aspects such as learning, memory, emotions, motivation, sleep and mental illness. Students should expect to develop and refine their scientific knowledge as well as embrace the practical side of Psychology, where questions, debates and discussions help form explanations for a range of psychological phenomena.

What skills will i gain?

Analytical skills
Data collection and interpretation
Research skills
Statistical skills
Presentation skills
Communication skills
Scientific investigative skills.

Assessment

Paper 1: Foundations in psychology (35%)
Paper 2: Applications of psychology (35%)
Paper 3: Psychological skills (30%)

Note: All assessed at the end of Year 13.

Future pathways

Sociology
Counselling
Teaching
Branches of Psychology such as: Occupational Psychology; Educational Psychology; Criminal Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Forensic Psychology.