Psychology is everywhere. In a sense, we are all amateur psychologists. However, studying Psychology at A Level is about setting aside our intuitions and using the objective tools of science to discover how the mind really works. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour (normal and abnormal) and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour. If you are interested in the workings of the brain, group behaviour, child development, relationships and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, this is for you. The course also looks at how Psychology is applied in wider settings such as mental health, counselling and the importance of memory in the court of law. The broad specification covers a wide range of topics such as the workings of the brain, how early attachments affect future relationships and implications of psychological disorders. Psychology crosses the division between the sciences, arts and humanities and therefore can complement and enhance the study of all other subjects. Studying Psychology gives the student an in-depth understanding of how the mind works including the influence of neurotransmitters and hormones on human behaviour. Studying Psychology uses research methods to both analyse and explain behaviours. Big claims are made in Psychology and it is our job to weigh up such claims: in this you will become expert.
We are delighted that you are considering Halliford Sixth Form. Entry into Sixth Form is based on an interview, a satisfactory report from the previous school, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Mathematics. It is a requirement that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in the subjects that they wish to study at A Level.
Three exams at the end of the two-year course: • Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology • Paper 2 – Psychology in context • Paper 3 – Issues and debates with options in Psychology Each paper is a 2-hour written exam worth 96 marks (multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions). Research methods are assessed over the three exam papers and together will make up approximately a third of your final grade. The exams assess your knowledge (AO1), the application of knowledge to everyday situations or research settings (AO2), and your ability to evaluate evidence (AO3).
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 | �20,850 |
| Address | Russell Road, Shepperton, TW17 9HX |
Psychology is everywhere. In a sense, we are all amateur psychologists. However, studying Psychology at A Level is about setting aside our intuitions and using the objective tools of science to discover how the mind really works. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour (normal and abnormal) and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour. If you are interested in the workings of the brain, group behaviour, child development, relationships and psychological disorders such as schizophrenia, this is for you. The course also looks at how Psychology is applied in wider settings such as mental health, counselling and the importance of memory in the court of law. The broad specification covers a wide range of topics such as the workings of the brain, how early attachments affect future relationships and implications of psychological disorders. Psychology crosses the division between the sciences, arts and humanities and therefore can complement and enhance the study of all other subjects. Studying Psychology gives the student an in-depth understanding of how the mind works including the influence of neurotransmitters and hormones on human behaviour. Studying Psychology uses research methods to both analyse and explain behaviours. Big claims are made in Psychology and it is our job to weigh up such claims: in this you will become expert.
We are delighted that you are considering Halliford Sixth Form. Entry into Sixth Form is based on an interview, a satisfactory report from the previous school, and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English and Mathematics. It is a requirement that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in the subjects that they wish to study at A Level.
Three exams at the end of the two-year course: • Paper 1 – Introductory topics in Psychology • Paper 2 – Psychology in context • Paper 3 – Issues and debates with options in Psychology Each paper is a 2-hour written exam worth 96 marks (multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions). Research methods are assessed over the three exam papers and together will make up approximately a third of your final grade. The exams assess your knowledge (AO1), the application of knowledge to everyday situations or research settings (AO2), and your ability to evaluate evidence (AO3).