Psychology A Level (AQA)
Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
Available start dates
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Application Instructions
Applications Open - Awaiting information from school
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Entry Requirements - Minimum 4 grades in English and Maths with specific criteria depending on subject choice
How to Apply -
External applicants - Please apply via Kent choices on the T6 - Turner Sixth Form Page - which can be found here
Internal applicants - if you are already a pupil within the Turner Schools Trust you will be able to access our application form on our website.
Please ensure you add three courses in total to your application. (You are only able to choose one subject from each block). Please remember Sport Academy's are an added extra to your three chosen subjects.
Need help? Please see your school’s careers advisor if you are unsure how to apply. If you are unable to do so, please contact the Folkestone Academy for further advice on 01303 842400 or email pippa.ohanlon@turnerschools.com
Course Summary
The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain. An unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric current moving within the structure of our neural networks dictates why we feel, think and behave the way we do. But why is it that some people suffer from stress and mental illness? Why do some people fear snakes yet a few think they are cuddly?
Psychology looks at questions like these in the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is a science with cutting edge research that has real world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from things like artificial intelligence to social change. Psychologists observe and measure behaviour, and their therapies are based on scientific study. Psychology has links with many disciplines including biological, computer and forensic science as well as humanities such as sociology, philosophy, anthropology and even literature. It involves study of theory, empirical evidence and practical applications.
This mix of disciplines helps to make psychology such a fascinating subject. The first unit of this course looks at social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. The second unit looks at approaches in psychology, biopsychology and research methods. The third unit looks at issues and debates in psychology, gender, forensic psychology and stress. This course will help you develop a number of skills: how to view the world around you from different perspectives; how to plan and conduct scientific investigations; how to analyse and interpret data; critical reasoning skills; and, how to put across your point of view fluently.
Course Details
This course comprises three units, all of which are mandatory and all of which are assessed externally.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
This course comprises three units, all of which are mandatory and all of which are assessed externally.
Written examination (2 h) – externally assessed (33.3%)
Written examination (2 h) – externally assessed (33.3%)
Written examination (2 h) – externally assessed (33.3%)
Entry requirements
GCSE at Grade 5+ in English and Maths
Your next steps...
Virtually any career which involves working with people would benefit from the study of psychology.
It is recognised as an academic subject providing an excellent basis for dealing with people. On successful completion of this qualification you may apply to study a wide range of subjects at university, including, of course, psychology. It is also useful to those considering a career in medicine and nursing, health and social care, teaching, the public services, criminology, sports and fitness and social work.
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