Psychology
Oxford High School GDST - Oxfordshire
01865559888
Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA
Course summary

In the fascinating world of Psychology, we explore people, the mind and behaviour. Highly diverse, it interpolates cutting-edge research in neuroscience with more philosophical material from Descartes and Locke and entailing the use of experiments data analysis, debate and discussion. Students who study Psychology do so to gain a greater understanding of themselves and the people around them, seeking to comprehend why we behave the way we do. The specification that we follow at Oxford High School is AQA A, which will introduce you to some of the fundamentals of Psychology such as the approaches that explains human behaviour from the perspective of different psychologists using current scenarios. The specification is divided as follows: Paper 1: ‘Introductory Topics’, Paper 2: ‘Psychology in Context’, Paper 3: ‘Issues and Options in Psychology’.

Entry requirements

External applications are warmly invited for Sixth Form (Year 12) entry. Our minimum entry requirements are at least 5 A*/A grades or grade 7 or above at GCSE, and it is expected that you will achieve an A* or grade 8/9 in the subjects you want to study at A Level. In addition, external candidates are required to achieve at least a grade A, or grade 7 or above, in English Language and Mathematics. Should an applicant wish to change their subject choices following tests, offer or acceptance of the offer, we reserve the right to re-test and/or re-interview.

How you'll be assessed

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About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£18,786
AddressBelbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA