Psychology is the study of the human brain and human behaviour. We study a wide range of areas, from early child development to social influence concepts such as obedience and social change. During your studies you will learn how to conduct research and have many opportunities to run your own experiments. Studying Psychology will develop your critical thinking skills as well as your numerical skills, enabling you to access a wide range of career opportunities.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. Paper 2 – Psychology in Context (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. The papers are evenly weighted and all assess the key skills of description, application and evaluation. Across the three papers students will be expected to apply their learning to unseen scenarios. Questions will also target mathematical skills including calculations.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,530 - £22,995 |
| Address | Reigate Road, Reigate, RH2 0QS |
Psychology is the study of the human brain and human behaviour. We study a wide range of areas, from early child development to social influence concepts such as obedience and social change. During your studies you will learn how to conduct research and have many opportunities to run your own experiments. Studying Psychology will develop your critical thinking skills as well as your numerical skills, enabling you to access a wide range of career opportunities.
Successful 16+ candidates will usually receive an offer of a place conditional on their performance at the assessment day. The school expects applicants for the Sixth Form to achieve a grade 7 (A) or higher in the subjects they wish to study at A Level and an overall grade profile of at least four grade 7s (A) and no other grades lower than a 6 (B) at GCSE. Candidates should also have demonstrated an excellent attitude to work, and a willingness to contribute to the life of the school. NB: these guidelines are subject to change, please check with the Admissions Registrar email: admissions@reigategrammar.org for further details.
Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. Paper 2 – Psychology in Context (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology (2 hours) All sections feature multiple choice, short answer and extended writing. The paper consists of 96 marks. The papers are evenly weighted and all assess the key skills of description, application and evaluation. Across the three papers students will be expected to apply their learning to unseen scenarios. Questions will also target mathematical skills including calculations.