GCSE COURSES MATHEMATICS
Why study GCSE Mathematics? Many employers and Further/Higher Education establishments require at least a grade C in GCSE Mathematics. It is important that you can add to your CV an improvement on your present GCSE Maths grade if you have not already obtained a grade C. In addition, it shows a prospective employer that you have the ability to think in a logical and methodical manner. A grade C in GCSE Maths can really help you to achieve your goals!
What do I study? Most of this will be familiar from your previous work at school. The GCSE Maths course covers everything from the basics like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, through to more complex elements like Algebra, Geometry and Handling Data.
Where does GCSE Mathematics take me? A good understanding in Maths is vital in many careers today. Most university courses also require a good understanding in Maths. Grade C or above is a necessity for many careers. Most university courses require at least a GCSE Grade C in Mathematics.
What exams do I sit? Our GCSE Maths course prepares students for Edexcel GCSE Mathematics.
What do I need? A determination and commitment to work with your teacher to improve your grade will certainly help you.
PSYCHOLOGY
Why study GCSE Psychology? Do you have a curiosity about phenomena and events in the world? This course adopts a scientific approach to the study of humans and aims to develop and evaluate explanations through scientific methods.
What do I study? The syllabus covers two units, each consisting of four topics plus a research methods unit.
Unit 1 will consist of: Memory - Here you will look at different explanations of memory and why we forget.
You will also study how reliable eyewitnesses’ accounts of incidences can be.
Non-Verbal Communication - You will learn about the different types of non-verbal communication, including; eye contact, facial impressions and body language.
Personality – You will look at different theories of personality and understand how personality scales work. You will study Antisocial Personality Disorder and the role our biology plays in personality disorders.
Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination You will describe and evaluate studies into prejudice and discrimination and identify ways of reducing it.
Unit 2 will consist of: Learning – You will look at how people learn behaviour through consequences and association. You will then apply these principles to the treatments of phobias and unwanted behaviour.
Social Influence – Here you will describe and evaluate studies into conformity, obedience, deindividuation and social loafing. You will also look at the factors affecting bystander intervention.
Sex and Gender – You will learn about the biological differences between males and females and study theories into gender development.
Aggression – You will study theories of aggressive behaviour, for example how brain disease, hormones and chromosomes explain aggression. You will also look at ways to reduce aggression.
In both Unit 1 and Unit 2 you will study research methods. Here you will learn about the scientific methods psychologists use to investigate the human mind and behaviour.
Where does GCSE Psychology take me? If you are successful at the GCSE level you may wish to pursue the A-Level.
What do I need? A strong commitment to learning is invaluable as well as an interest in the scientific study of human behaviour. As with all Level 2 courses, grade D’s or above are desirable.
SOCIOLOGY
Why study GCSE Sociology? Sociology is a fascinating subject because it involves the study of everything around us – society. In the process of studying Sociology you will be able to bring your own wider experiences to the classroom to help in the study of topics like the family etc. You will also be able to constantly apply what you learn in the classroom to help you to have a deeper understanding of social life, and be a more informed and reflective participant in it.
What do I study? The family and identity – a look at the nature of the family and how it contributes to our individual identity
Power and citizenship – a look at the nature of power, political decision making and individual political socialisation
Education – a look at the role of education, how the role and structure have changed and how different social groups experience education
Work and employment – a look at a range of issues surrounding work, such as the nature of work and leisure, unemployment and whether all social groups experience these in the same way
Crime, deviance and social control – a look at definitions of crime and deviance, types of social control and patterns of crime
Protest and social movements – a look at the nature of protest and social movements, how they develop and protest
Religion – a look at the nature of religion and whether it is declining or just evolving
The mass media – a look at the relationship between the media and audiences, and the creation and presentation of media content
Contemporary social changes – a look at the causes and effects of contemporary social changes
Poverty – a look at defining poverty, measuring and explaining it and dealing with it
Methodology – a look at the nature of sociological evidence and research processes
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