Fundamentally, Psychology is about people and what makes us who we are. It appeals to all interested in the question of what may lie behind our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The course offers students the opportunity to consider the origins, nature and development of key psychological debates. Students will examine human behaviour and experience from a variety of perspectives while developing the essential skills of analysis, independent thinking and research. Lessons typically follow the seminar model. Students are encouraged to become involved in the discussion and to undertake their investigations as they learn to think like a psychologist.
GCSE Level 6 or above in Maths, English and Science.
Three, 2 hour exams taken at the end of the two year course. Particular topics are tested in particular papers, with the exception of research methods which is assessed in each paper as part of topic testing but is also tested as a topic in its own right in paper 2.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £29,970 - £38,634 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £17,622 - £19,449 |
| Address | Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH |
Fundamentally, Psychology is about people and what makes us who we are. It appeals to all interested in the question of what may lie behind our thoughts, feelings and behaviour. The course offers students the opportunity to consider the origins, nature and development of key psychological debates. Students will examine human behaviour and experience from a variety of perspectives while developing the essential skills of analysis, independent thinking and research. Lessons typically follow the seminar model. Students are encouraged to become involved in the discussion and to undertake their investigations as they learn to think like a psychologist.
GCSE Level 6 or above in Maths, English and Science.
Three, 2 hour exams taken at the end of the two year course. Particular topics are tested in particular papers, with the exception of research methods which is assessed in each paper as part of topic testing but is also tested as a topic in its own right in paper 2.