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11/03/24

A fascinating insight into the world of politics and debate for our A-Level Politics students today. . Thank you, Mr Bitis, for organising it. pic.twitter.com/kA4IznCEkc

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09/03/24

Berlin Day 1: Part 1: Berlin Wall pic.twitter.com/P96Goul4Ds

09/03/24

Berlin Part 2 Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate. Sun is shining and our students are wonderful stopped for lunch after visiting The Soviet Memorial & The Topography of Terror. Next The Jewish Museum pic.twitter.com/QBVIOdyvHv

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09/03/24

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09/03/24

Great to see the support for Muslim students observing Ramadan ❤️

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09/03/24

A great group of Year 10 students , in-fact, we had 2 extra join us! pic.twitter.com/CvQf4FXI9M

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Miss Zare 🙌 Head of RE, Christian Ethos Lead and Staff Wellbeing at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/qYkp64bGjU

08/03/24

Just left Berlin for Krakow. A great whistle stop tour of Berlin. pic.twitter.com/tE12rGpYhI

08/03/24

On we’re celebrating Josie Theodorou 🙌 Head of English at Epping St John's School 💚#IWD2024 pic.twitter.com/yo53atAXhr

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

23/02/24

Well done, year 11! This will give you an edge in the exams. https://t.co/VaTEMiQgED

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23/02/24

Year 11 students are attending the GCSE Poetry Live Conference today. They are currently furiously notetaking as Carol Ann Duffy explores one of their set poems for the exam. Real dedication from them during our half term! pic.twitter.com/NqNa9P0KbC

22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

On the dog run. pic.twitter.com/bSK3sYDn1o

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22/02/24

Skiing. pic.twitter.com/SzB8Ri01FP

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22/02/24

Top run on the mountain. pic.twitter.com/kKqCIU983D

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22/02/24

ESJ Stunt Team pic.twitter.com/IyzQMmBXo5

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Psychology A-Level

Why study Psychology A-level?

Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychology offers students the opportunity to  study modern and contemporary aspects across the core areas of Psychology including: Cognitive, Social, Biological and Developmental.

Course Content

First Year Course Content

The first year is structured into two units: Introductory topics in Psychology and Psychology in context.

In the iIntroductory topics in Psychology unit, students will study Social influence, Memory and Attachment.

In the Psychology in Context unit students will study Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and       Research Methods. Students will develop skills such as critical analysis and independent thinking.

Second Year Course Content

The second year expands to cover last year’s topics in more depth as well as introducing new concepts.

The Introductory topics in Psychology unit extends prior learning on Social influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology.

The Psychology in Context unit includes an additional topic of Biopsychology.

In the Issues and options in Psychology unit students will study a compulsory topic: Issues and Debates in  Psychology. Students will then have the opportunity to study additional topics that can be chosen from a set list and can be decided on at the start of Year 2. Examples of topics are Relationships, Forensic Science, Aggression, Gender and Schizophrenia

Assessment Criteria

A2 Level Psychology requires 3 exams to be sat in May/June of the second year of study; all lasting 2 hours.

Future careers linked to this subject:

  • Business and Financial Services
  • Education
  • Health and Social Care
  • Law
  • Medicine (Psychiatry)
  • and many more.

Entry Requirements

Achieve a Grade 6 in GCSE Psychology and/or Grades 5 or 6 in GCSE Science. Grade 5 or above in Maths and English is essential

Examination Board

AQA

Teacher to Contact:

Mrs S Marshall

 

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