Have you ever wondered what turns someone into a Psychopath? Why men reputedly don’t listen, and women allegedly can’t read maps? How much sleep your body really needs? Or why some people hear voices? Or why eyewitnesses can be unreliable? Have you ever considered how early life experiences affect future relationships or wondered how to decide if someone is suffering from a mental illness? These and many other questions are explored during an A Level Psychology course. Not only will you gain insights into the human mind, but you will also learn practical strategies that will help you in all areas of your life. In addition, the Psychology A Level course equips you with a number of important transferable academic skills such as the ability to write a scientific report, the ability to produce a clearly structured argument substantiated with evidence, the ability to evaluate methodology and weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of different types of explanation. A LEVEL Pupils study a variety of psychology topics, many linked to current affairs and mental health. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed throughout the course. Topics include: investigating classic research in Psychology, such as that of Milgram & Zimbardo; exploring cognitive neuroscience; biopsychology and understanding and using research methods. The study of the major issues and debates in Psychology, Schizophrenia, gender and forensic Psychology are studied in the second year of the course. During the course pupils will carry out a range of small-scale investigations which enable them to apply ethical guidelines and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
During the course pupils will carry out a range of small-scale investigations which enable them to apply ethical guidelines and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies.
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 | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,950 - £17,250 |
| Address | North Road, Bath, BA2 6HU |
Have you ever wondered what turns someone into a Psychopath? Why men reputedly don’t listen, and women allegedly can’t read maps? How much sleep your body really needs? Or why some people hear voices? Or why eyewitnesses can be unreliable? Have you ever considered how early life experiences affect future relationships or wondered how to decide if someone is suffering from a mental illness? These and many other questions are explored during an A Level Psychology course. Not only will you gain insights into the human mind, but you will also learn practical strategies that will help you in all areas of your life. In addition, the Psychology A Level course equips you with a number of important transferable academic skills such as the ability to write a scientific report, the ability to produce a clearly structured argument substantiated with evidence, the ability to evaluate methodology and weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of different types of explanation. A LEVEL Pupils study a variety of psychology topics, many linked to current affairs and mental health. Analytical and evaluation skills are developed throughout the course. Topics include: investigating classic research in Psychology, such as that of Milgram & Zimbardo; exploring cognitive neuroscience; biopsychology and understanding and using research methods. The study of the major issues and debates in Psychology, Schizophrenia, gender and forensic Psychology are studied in the second year of the course. During the course pupils will carry out a range of small-scale investigations which enable them to apply ethical guidelines and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies.
Places for entry into Year 12 will be offered on the basis of a satisfactory report from the pupil’s present school and a series of short interviews with the Headmaster or one of the Deputy Heads, the Head of Sixth Form or a Senior Sixth Form Tutor, and two subject interviews with Heads of Departments. Pupils looking to join the Sixth Form must reach a minimum target for entry, consisting of: GCSE grade 4 or IGCSE grade 4 or C or above in English Language and Mathematics (grades 6 or B or above are preferable). A minimum point score of 54 (taken from the 9 best subjects including English Language and Mathematics) with points taken at face value for numerical grades or for alphabetical grades as follows: 8 points for an A*, 7 for an A, 6 for a B, and 5 for a C. Short courses and grades below 4 or C are not counted for the purposes of entry scores It is recommended that pupils also gain GCSE grade 7 or IGCSE grade 7 or A or above in the subjects chosen for A Level or in allied subjects for A Levels that were not studied at GCSE (eg Physics for Electronics)
During the course pupils will carry out a range of small-scale investigations which enable them to apply ethical guidelines and develop an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies.