Psychology
Moreton Hall School - Shropshire
01691773671
Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW
Course summary

Psychology looks at questions like these in the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is a science with cutting edge research that has real world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from topics like artificial intelligence to social change. The course followed is the AQA Psychology specification. The following topics are studied: Year 1: • Paper 1 - Social Influence, Memory and Attachment • Paper 2 - Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods. Year 2: • All the topics in Paper 1 and Paper 2 above with the addition of Biopsychology, and • Paper 3 - Issues and Debates in Psychology, and the topics of Relationships, Schizophrenia and Addiction.

Entry requirements

All applicants are invited to attend our assessment day, during which they will sit entrance papers in Maths and English, followed by an online assessment and interview with the Principal. As part of the 13+ assessment, candidates will sit a further paper in a subject of their choice. Other scholarships (eg., art, sport, music, drama) will also be taken at this time.

How you'll be assessed

There are three exams for A Level Psychology at A2 (3 x 2 hour written examinations) which are taken at the end of the second year. Exams for A Level Psychology consist of multiple-choice questions, short and long answer questions and extended answer questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£35,985 - £38,985
Sixth Form FeeDay:£22,620- £26,085
AddressWeston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW