Psychology
Box Hill School - Surrey
01372373382
London Road, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EA
Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain. An unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric current moving within the structure of our neural networks dictates why we feel, think and behave the way we do. But why is it that some people suffer from stress and mental illness? Why do some people fear snakes yet a few think they are cuddly? Psychology looks at questions like these in the study of the human mind and behaviour. At A Level we look at cutting edge research that has real world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from things like artificial intelligence to social change.

Entry requirements

All applicants seeking admission to the Sixth Form for either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or A Level (AL) will be expected to obtain the following: a. Minimum of 6 ‘good’ passes (above grade 4) at GCSE which is normally 3 grade 6 and 3 grade 5 or above which should include English and Mathematics. For the IBDP a Science, a Humanity and a Modern Foreign Language is desirable. b. For AL Study, a grade 6 at GCSE (or equivalent) is ideally required to study the same subject, but exceptions can be made.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 96 marks 2 hours 33.3% Paper 2 Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 96 marks 2 hours 33.3% Paper 3 Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, 96 marks 2 hours 33.3%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee £27,735 - £37,437
Sixth Form Fee£22,494
AddressLondon Road, Mickleham, Dorking, RH5 6EA