Psychology can helps us to explain this Why did two students go into their high school And kill 13 people, some their peers? Psychology can helps us to explain this

A Level Psychology By the end of this course you will be able to: Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of key psychological concepts, theories, research studies, research methods and ethical issues Apply psychological understanding to a wide range of relevant past and present issues in society. Critically analyse psychological concepts and theories. Develop research skills including planning, implementation of core psychological methods and statistical analysis Evaluate therapies and treatments including their appropriateness and effectiveness

A Level Psychology 100% Examination Commitment Community Consideration Paper Content Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and Debates in Psychology Three optional topics: Forensic Psychology Gender Development Schizophrenia Toot Hill College Commitment Community Consideration Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course 100% Examination

Commitment A level Psychology What skills are needed? Essay writing Experimental and Scientific inquiry Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills Mathematical problem solving skills Application to the real world Expectations and workload 3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year 2 to 3 homework assignments completed per week (essays or exam based questions) High level of independent reading to support classroom learning Be inquisitive and passionate about Psychology

Psychology Department contact details Miss Gaynor Revagliatte (GRevagliatte@toothillschool.co.uk) 01949 863 072 Course requirements College entry requirements B grade in GCSE Science (Biology) Career Opportunities: Psychology is considered a Scientific subject, so can help out with students wanting to study medical subjects after college. Studying Psychology at A level provides a great start for students wishing to study Psychology at degree level. Careers after Psychology degree are endless: Education/ medicine / business / HR / strategic management / sports/ clinical and counselling 2015/16 Department Performance 94% of students achieved an A*-D grade by the end of Year 13

These are all things that psychology can help you better understand. Why Psychology? Psychology is all around you and relates to all aspects of your life! Who you are now, How you will be in the future, How you interact with family, friends, and strangers; These are all things that psychology can help you better understand. Students to talk about their experiences