The psychology department follows the AQA psychology course. The specification is designed to encourage students to engage with the subject by introducing new, contemporary topics, as well as allowing candidates to demonstrate the ability to utilise scientific methodology in the context of psychology and to develop their critical thinking skills.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Assessment is linear, and for the A-level course students are required to take three examinations at the end of the two-year course. The examinations involve a mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing. In addition to testing psychological knowledge, understanding and application, 25-30% of the assessment focuses on research methods and 10% on mathematical skills. Therefore, students taking this subject should be confident in English, science and maths. There is no coursework in psychology, however students will have the opportunity to carry out small research projects.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | �42,651 |
| Sixth Form Fee | �25,356 |
| Address | Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA |
The psychology department follows the AQA psychology course. The specification is designed to encourage students to engage with the subject by introducing new, contemporary topics, as well as allowing candidates to demonstrate the ability to utilise scientific methodology in the context of psychology and to develop their critical thinking skills.
Entry at year 12 is by assessment at St Swithun’s during the first weekend in November of the year before her intended entry. The assessment includes a series of interviews and written papers in your daughter’s chosen A level subjects. The assessments are broadly based on the GCSE specifications except in the case of subjects which have not been studied before: these look for a general interest in the subjects and the ability to write logically.
Assessment is linear, and for the A-level course students are required to take three examinations at the end of the two-year course. The examinations involve a mixture of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing. In addition to testing psychological knowledge, understanding and application, 25-30% of the assessment focuses on research methods and 10% on mathematical skills. Therefore, students taking this subject should be confident in English, science and maths. There is no coursework in psychology, however students will have the opportunity to carry out small research projects.