Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour, with key scientific elements such as hypothesis testing but then also allows a deeper level of philosophical debate, such as questioning whether humans ever actually have free will. The course is intellectually challenging and promotes discussions within the course such as ‘is deceit ever justifiable?’ or ‘how reliable is the diagnosis of mental illness?’ The transferable skills gained from studying psychology are excellent preparation for university and work as the topics encourage topical debate; for example the effect of psychology on the economy, ethical considerations of research and real life application to the treatment of mental health.
An overall average of a grade 6 at GCSE or IGCSE in all subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form, with a minimum of a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (a minimum of a grade 8 in Further Maths). In addition, you will be expected to take on greater responsibility for your own independent learning as part of the transition from life at school to university and further career.
Paper 1- Introductory Topics in Psychology (33%) 2 hour written exam Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology (including OCD, depression & phobias) Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (33%) 2 hour written exam Approaches in psychology Biopsychology Research methods Paper 3 - Issues & Options in Psychology (33%) 2 hour written exam Issues and debates in psychology Gender Schizophrenia Addiction
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £40,650 - £49,800 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,420 |
| Address | Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE |
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour, with key scientific elements such as hypothesis testing but then also allows a deeper level of philosophical debate, such as questioning whether humans ever actually have free will. The course is intellectually challenging and promotes discussions within the course such as ‘is deceit ever justifiable?’ or ‘how reliable is the diagnosis of mental illness?’ The transferable skills gained from studying psychology are excellent preparation for university and work as the topics encourage topical debate; for example the effect of psychology on the economy, ethical considerations of research and real life application to the treatment of mental health.
An overall average of a grade 6 at GCSE or IGCSE in all subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form, with a minimum of a grade 7 in the subjects you wish to study at A Level (a minimum of a grade 8 in Further Maths). In addition, you will be expected to take on greater responsibility for your own independent learning as part of the transition from life at school to university and further career.
Paper 1- Introductory Topics in Psychology (33%) 2 hour written exam Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology (including OCD, depression & phobias) Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (33%) 2 hour written exam Approaches in psychology Biopsychology Research methods Paper 3 - Issues & Options in Psychology (33%) 2 hour written exam Issues and debates in psychology Gender Schizophrenia Addiction