HUMANITIES & modern foreign languages
A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY
A-LEVEL FRENCH
HUMANITIES & modern foreign languages
A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY
A-LEVEL FRENCH
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You enjoy the ‘ scientific study of human behaviour and experiences ’.
3 You have an inquisitive , enquiring mind and are interested in people .
3 You enjoy reading , writing , independent research and analysis and interpretation and presentation of data using statistics .
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 ( AS ) – a number of psychological themes including topics on memory , disorders ( eg . autism ) and functions of the brain . Also , the research methods used by psychologists and interpreting research using statistics . Year 2 ( A-Level ) – the application of psychological knowledge in areas of mental health , crime and the environment : What is schizophrenia and how is it treated ? Why do people commit crime ? How does building design affect our behaviour ?
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
AS - two exams A-Level - three two-hour exams .
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• a creative thought process
• ability to analyse research and theories
• willingness to engage in independent learning
• enthusiasm for Psychology
• strong literacy and numeracy skills ( ability to work with statistics )
• minimum GCSE grade 5 in Maths and 4 in English .
PROGRESSION
Studying Psychology can lead to a number of specific careers , ranging from Clinical Psychology ( working with people with mental health problems ) to Forensic Psychology ( applying research to crime ). There are also many other careers and jobs that a knowledge of Psychology would be useful for , such as social work , marketing and teaching . Many opportunities in research are also available .
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 It will move you on from GCSE and by A-Level you will be able to speak and write with fluency .
3 You will have a weekly individual oral lesson with our French assistant who is from Paris .
3 The course provides interesting insights into a range of issues in France and French-speaking societies around the world .
3 You will learn about and understand French-speaking culture , which will be a great asset when applying to university to do a range of course from sciences , through humanities to the arts .
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Year 1 ( AS ) – Aspects of French-speaking society , French artistic culture , a French film . Year 2 ( A-Level ) – aspects of French-speaking society , French political culture ( teenagers , the right to vote and political commitment )
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Year 1 ( AS ) - one comprehension exam 40 % marks , one essay exam 30 % marks ; one speaking exam 30 % marks . Year 2 ( A-Level ) - one comprehension exam 50 % marks ; one essay exam 20 % marks ; one speaking exam 30 % marks .
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• GCSE English – minimum grade 5
• GCSE French – minimum grade 6
• commitment to improving grammar and vocabulary
• interest in learning about current affairs and culture in France
• readiness to take part in pair and group work in class
• willingness to practise grammar and learn vocabulary outside the classroom
PROGRESSION
French is likely to be more in demand by British businesses post Brexit so French is a perfect language to compliment a range of degree courses e . g . engineering or business . Universities regard very favourably the intellectual and cultural assets of a young person who has studied a language at A-Level .
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
You will have the chance to attend talks , lectures from visiting experts as well as conferences covering topics such as Forensic Psychology . Also various trips including Chester Zoo to hear talks on primate behaviour and undertake your own observational research .
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Weekly individual speaking lessons with our French assistants . Film study days , university language events , revision workshops . A three to four day trip to Paris . Ideas and support about wider reading and extension stretch and challenge activities .
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