At Northwood College for Girls Psychology is introduced into the Sixth Form Curriculum and enters as a Science – and as young psychologists the girls learn about not only the biology of the human brain but about cognition and behavioural patterns. Those who master the basic theories of psychology will be able to gain a grasp of the behavioural patterns of those around them. Psychology is popular within the Sixth Form, with a high number of the cohort studying the subject, to complement their other A-level subjects. We aim to provide students with general knowledge and understanding of the psychological field, as well as becoming familiar with the main schools of Psychology and applying theoretical knowledge to everyday situations. The A Level is fascinating and contains interesting topics such as Forensic Psychology, Psychopathology, Relationships and Attachment. We follow the AQA specification. Throughout the course, students will learn how to design, plan and conduct psychological research of their own. The second year of the course expands upon the knowledge gained from the first year and delves further into human behaviour. Topics include Forensic Psychology, Relationships and Stress. Trips in the past have included visiting the founder of Psychology Freud’s Museum, seeing where he lived and worked, and visiting the London Zoo to understand why phobias exist and how they are treated. We are always delighted with the success our girls have in A-level psychology, with many girls going on to study Medicine, Law, Dentistry as well as Psychology or related courses at prestigious universities.
The entrance requirements for the Sixth Form are 5 GCSE passes graded 9-5 with 9-7 in the subjects chosen at A Level. To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship for the Sixth Form, a candidate would need to achieve grades 7-9 in all their GCSE subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,030 - £21,189 |
| Address | Maxwell Road, Northwood, HA6 2YE |
At Northwood College for Girls Psychology is introduced into the Sixth Form Curriculum and enters as a Science – and as young psychologists the girls learn about not only the biology of the human brain but about cognition and behavioural patterns. Those who master the basic theories of psychology will be able to gain a grasp of the behavioural patterns of those around them. Psychology is popular within the Sixth Form, with a high number of the cohort studying the subject, to complement their other A-level subjects. We aim to provide students with general knowledge and understanding of the psychological field, as well as becoming familiar with the main schools of Psychology and applying theoretical knowledge to everyday situations. The A Level is fascinating and contains interesting topics such as Forensic Psychology, Psychopathology, Relationships and Attachment. We follow the AQA specification. Throughout the course, students will learn how to design, plan and conduct psychological research of their own. The second year of the course expands upon the knowledge gained from the first year and delves further into human behaviour. Topics include Forensic Psychology, Relationships and Stress. Trips in the past have included visiting the founder of Psychology Freud’s Museum, seeing where he lived and worked, and visiting the London Zoo to understand why phobias exist and how they are treated. We are always delighted with the success our girls have in A-level psychology, with many girls going on to study Medicine, Law, Dentistry as well as Psychology or related courses at prestigious universities.
The entrance requirements for the Sixth Form are 5 GCSE passes graded 9-5 with 9-7 in the subjects chosen at A Level. To be eligible for an Academic Scholarship for the Sixth Form, a candidate would need to achieve grades 7-9 in all their GCSE subjects.