Psychology A Level is a linear course which consists of three papers. Paper 1 focuses on social, cognitive and biological psychology and learning theories. It looks at topics such as obedience and prejudice, theories about how memory works and why we forget, aggression, brain functioning and criminal behaviour, conditioning, social learning and phobias. Paper 2 looks at the way in which psychology can be applied in real world settings and situations which relate to vocational contexts in which a psychology graduate may operate. It covers aspects of clinical psychology including schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, their causes and treatments, as well as criminal psychology which considers different explanations for why people turn to crime, how to treat offenders, and the psychology of the courtroom. Paper 3 reviews methodology, research studies and wider issues plus debates in psychology. Students will develop transferable skills to support study in a wide range of subjects at university and the transition to employment. This includes law, biomedical science, psychology and social sciences, business and economics, sport and exercise science, biology and statistics.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, likely, we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
Exams consist of three 2 hour papers which include a mix of short-answer questions, calculations, data interpretation and extended responses.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £12,705 - £19,704; Boarding £36,639 - £40,365 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
Psychology A Level is a linear course which consists of three papers. Paper 1 focuses on social, cognitive and biological psychology and learning theories. It looks at topics such as obedience and prejudice, theories about how memory works and why we forget, aggression, brain functioning and criminal behaviour, conditioning, social learning and phobias. Paper 2 looks at the way in which psychology can be applied in real world settings and situations which relate to vocational contexts in which a psychology graduate may operate. It covers aspects of clinical psychology including schizophrenia and other mental illnesses, their causes and treatments, as well as criminal psychology which considers different explanations for why people turn to crime, how to treat offenders, and the psychology of the courtroom. Paper 3 reviews methodology, research studies and wider issues plus debates in psychology. Students will develop transferable skills to support study in a wide range of subjects at university and the transition to employment. This includes law, biomedical science, psychology and social sciences, business and economics, sport and exercise science, biology and statistics.
For new students, entry to the Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE grades, an interview with the Headmaster and a school reference. To enter our Sixth Form and be successful, we like to see grade 7s in the GCSE subjects a student wishes to take at A Level (8s for Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) or in relevant subjects, with at least six grades 6s overall. We also accept students onto BTEC Sport and Exercise Science plus one A Level. For this combination, we like to see at least six grade 5s at GCSE overall, with a 7 in a relevant subject for the A Level. Below this attainment level, likely, we are not the right match for a student, although we are happy to discuss exceptional circumstances.
Exams consist of three 2 hour papers which include a mix of short-answer questions, calculations, data interpretation and extended responses.