Psychology can be defined as the scientific study of the brain and the mental processes that underlie our behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice. We are all interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help solve major problems in society. Psychology is a science and psychologists study human behaviour by observing, measuring and testing, then arriving at conclusions that are rooted in sound scientific methodology. The A level course is designed to develop pupil interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, as well as learning to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
The minimum requirement is a grade 6 in GCSE biology and English. For candidates with science and additional science GCSEs, two grade 6s are the minimum requirement.
In the Lower Sixth, pupils will study all of the core topics which include: • Research methods • Attachment • Approaches in psychology • Social influence • Memory • Biopsychology • Psychopathology These will be assessed across two, two-hour papers at the end of the Upper Sixth. Each topic will be examined through multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions, making up 24 marks per topic. In the Upper Sixth, pupils build on their knowledge of research methods through learning further mathematical skills, including the application of statistical testing. During the Upper Sixth we also study issues and debates in psychology, which includes the nature vs nurture debate and the assessment of cultural issues in research. The third paper, Issues and Options in Psychology, examines pupils on three of nine optional topics. These are selected in line with pupil preferences and teaching staff expertise. The selected topics are outlined below: • Gender • Schizophrenia • Forensic psychology Paper three will also be a 2-hour examination involving a variety of question types. The three papers contribute equally to the overall A level grade awarded at the end of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,723 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £24,075 - £27,360 |
| Address | Epsom Road, Leatherhead, KT22 8SP |
Psychology can be defined as the scientific study of the brain and the mental processes that underlie our behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice. We are all interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help solve major problems in society. Psychology is a science and psychologists study human behaviour by observing, measuring and testing, then arriving at conclusions that are rooted in sound scientific methodology. The A level course is designed to develop pupil interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, as well as learning to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
The minimum requirement is a grade 6 in GCSE biology and English. For candidates with science and additional science GCSEs, two grade 6s are the minimum requirement.
In the Lower Sixth, pupils will study all of the core topics which include: • Research methods • Attachment • Approaches in psychology • Social influence • Memory • Biopsychology • Psychopathology These will be assessed across two, two-hour papers at the end of the Upper Sixth. Each topic will be examined through multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions, making up 24 marks per topic. In the Upper Sixth, pupils build on their knowledge of research methods through learning further mathematical skills, including the application of statistical testing. During the Upper Sixth we also study issues and debates in psychology, which includes the nature vs nurture debate and the assessment of cultural issues in research. The third paper, Issues and Options in Psychology, examines pupils on three of nine optional topics. These are selected in line with pupil preferences and teaching staff expertise. The selected topics are outlined below: • Gender • Schizophrenia • Forensic psychology Paper three will also be a 2-hour examination involving a variety of question types. The three papers contribute equally to the overall A level grade awarded at the end of the course.