Psychology

Entry Requirements

Entry to Sixth Form is by application and is dependent on the candidate achieving the minimum academic requirement of five GCSE grades at C or above (at least three at Grade B or above). A Level Psychology involves skills predominantly linked to Maths, English and Biology. We study biological mechanisms and the effect biology plays on human behaviour. This includes neural, hormonal mechanisms and genetics therefore a good understanding of biology is important. There is mathematical content in psychology, we study how psychologists analyse their data and the statistical tests they use to interpret their results. We also look at correlations in data so an interest in maths and an understanding of numerical values is also important. You will be expected to discuss abstract and intangible concepts in the form of essays therefore a high level of written articulation is essential.