The course gives pupils an introduction to several different types of Psychology, from historical approaches such as behaviourism to current ones such as cognitive and neuropsychology. Candidates will explore topics which reflect current issues, such as Forensic Psychology, as well as classic areas of Psychology such as Social Influence and Memory. Candidates also learn to conduct psychological research, with candidates participating in and conducting psychological investigations and experiments. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates could follow a degree course in Psychology or related fields. Psychology is also a valued precursor to courses in Medicine, Marketing, Political Sciences and the Humanities.
To begin our Sixth Form programme you need to have achieved at least 59 points from your nine best (I)GCSEs. The following tariff explains the points system: 9 - 8 points 8 - 8 points 7 - 7 points 6 - 6 points 5 - 5 points 4 -4 points 3 -3 points A minimum of grade 7 in (I)GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in (I)GCSE English Language.
Three 2-hour papers of equal weight are taken at the end of the course: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Wandsworth |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,570 - £26,805 |
| Address | Clarence Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5PY |
The course gives pupils an introduction to several different types of Psychology, from historical approaches such as behaviourism to current ones such as cognitive and neuropsychology. Candidates will explore topics which reflect current issues, such as Forensic Psychology, as well as classic areas of Psychology such as Social Influence and Memory. Candidates also learn to conduct psychological research, with candidates participating in and conducting psychological investigations and experiments. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates could follow a degree course in Psychology or related fields. Psychology is also a valued precursor to courses in Medicine, Marketing, Political Sciences and the Humanities.
To begin our Sixth Form programme you need to have achieved at least 59 points from your nine best (I)GCSEs. The following tariff explains the points system: 9 - 8 points 8 - 8 points 7 - 7 points 6 - 6 points 5 - 5 points 4 -4 points 3 -3 points A minimum of grade 7 in (I)GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in (I)GCSE English Language.
Three 2-hour papers of equal weight are taken at the end of the course: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology