Psychology is an increasingly popular subject, which provides a link between the social and natural sciences by studying aspects of the human mind and behaviour. Students follow the AQA Psychology A-level course, which is taken over two years. The first year of the A-level course provides a broad-based introduction to many of the fascinating topics in Psychology. In the second year, the course builds on prior learning and covers a range of new topics in-depth for those wishing to further develop their interest and enjoyment in this exciting area of study. Psychology involves the systematic study of mind and behaviour. It develops logical thought and analysis of abstract concepts. Psychology Advanced level is acceptable for a wide range of science, social science and humanities courses in further and higher education. Specialisation in psychology could lead to careers in clinical or educational psychology, counselling, sport, occupational or forensic psychology. Psychology can also help those who want to enter the marketing or business world as critical thinking skills and expressing points of view are developed in this course.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in English Language and 6 in Biology
Year 1 Students sit two internal written examinations on Paper 1 and Paper 2 topics, which are 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. The exams include a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions. Year 2 Students sit three written examinations of 2 hours duration on Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 topics. The exams include a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions. Each exam accounts for 33.3% of the A-level grade. Year 1 Paper 1 topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment Paper 2 topics: Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology, Research methods Year 2 Paper 1 topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology Paper 2 topics: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods Paper 3 topics: Issues and debates in Psychology, Relationships, Eating behaviour, Aggression
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,592 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,332 - £22,560 |
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
Psychology is an increasingly popular subject, which provides a link between the social and natural sciences by studying aspects of the human mind and behaviour. Students follow the AQA Psychology A-level course, which is taken over two years. The first year of the A-level course provides a broad-based introduction to many of the fascinating topics in Psychology. In the second year, the course builds on prior learning and covers a range of new topics in-depth for those wishing to further develop their interest and enjoyment in this exciting area of study. Psychology involves the systematic study of mind and behaviour. It develops logical thought and analysis of abstract concepts. Psychology Advanced level is acceptable for a wide range of science, social science and humanities courses in further and higher education. Specialisation in psychology could lead to careers in clinical or educational psychology, counselling, sport, occupational or forensic psychology. Psychology can also help those who want to enter the marketing or business world as critical thinking skills and expressing points of view are developed in this course.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in English Language and 6 in Biology
Year 1 Students sit two internal written examinations on Paper 1 and Paper 2 topics, which are 1 hour and 30 minutes in duration. The exams include a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions. Year 2 Students sit three written examinations of 2 hours duration on Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 topics. The exams include a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended writing questions. Each exam accounts for 33.3% of the A-level grade. Year 1 Paper 1 topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment Paper 2 topics: Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology, Research methods Year 2 Paper 1 topics: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology Paper 2 topics: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods Paper 3 topics: Issues and debates in Psychology, Relationships, Eating behaviour, Aggression