Psychology
d'Overbroeck's - Oxfordshire
01865688600
333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PL
Course summary

Learn about A-level Psychology at d'Overbroeck's Oxford. The fascinating subject aims to explain what makes us who we are. A common description of Psychology as a discipline is ‘the scientific study of mind and behaviour’ and as such Psychology centres around an understanding of the many facets of the human form.

Entry requirements

Open to 16 to 18-year-olds, our entry requirements depend on whether your child is a UK or international applicant. Prospective students will be invited to an interview with our Sixth Form Leadership Team. Please be aware that in order to study Psychology at University, many of the top institutions require at least a grade 6 in Maths at GCSE, with many requiring higher. In addition, specific grades in English and Sciences at GCSE are specified by many. The overwhelming majority require at least one science subject at A level, but this does include Psychology A level for most. Note that a substantial number of departments also prefer a range of subjects to be offered at A level, with maths and further maths specifically mentioned as too narrow if only offering three A levels.

How you'll be assessed

Each of the three papers is two hours long: Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and Debates in Psychology Relationships Schizophrenia Forensic Psychology

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £21,750 - £28,545; Boarding £44,085 - £55,365
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
Address333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PL