Psychology is a popular and fascinating branch of science, which studies the mind and human behaviour from a range of different approaches. The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain; an unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric currents. We believe in a ‘hands-on’ approach – recreating key experiments whenever possible. Pupils study both theories and applications of psychology; learning about the history of psychology from early experimental psychology up to current social, cognitive and neuroscientific approaches. In their second year of A levels, students will also evaluate therapeutic approaches such as Freudian psychoanalysis and client-centred counselling. Year One: Introductory topics in psychology - learn about: • Psychology as a science • Social norms including conformity and obedience • How the mind remembers and forgets • How children form attachments • Biopsychology and cognitive neuroscience • Approaches in psychology • Psychopathology and how do we measure • ‘Normal’? • Psychology in context - learn more about the different approaches in psychology and how to design and conduct your own research. Year Two: • Issues and debates in psychology • Cognition and developmental psychology • Schizophrenia and how we can use our knowledge of psychology to offer treatments • Forensic psychology and how we can use our knowledge of psychology to apprehend and rehabilitate criminals
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £25,000; Boarding £37,140 - £42,540 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, BB7 9PZ |
Psychology is a popular and fascinating branch of science, which studies the mind and human behaviour from a range of different approaches. The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain; an unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric currents. We believe in a ‘hands-on’ approach – recreating key experiments whenever possible. Pupils study both theories and applications of psychology; learning about the history of psychology from early experimental psychology up to current social, cognitive and neuroscientific approaches. In their second year of A levels, students will also evaluate therapeutic approaches such as Freudian psychoanalysis and client-centred counselling. Year One: Introductory topics in psychology - learn about: • Psychology as a science • Social norms including conformity and obedience • How the mind remembers and forgets • How children form attachments • Biopsychology and cognitive neuroscience • Approaches in psychology • Psychopathology and how do we measure • ‘Normal’? • Psychology in context - learn more about the different approaches in psychology and how to design and conduct your own research. Year Two: • Issues and debates in psychology • Cognition and developmental psychology • Schizophrenia and how we can use our knowledge of psychology to offer treatments • Forensic psychology and how we can use our knowledge of psychology to apprehend and rehabilitate criminals
Entry to the Sixth Form is based upon interview (via video or telephone call, if international), a satisfactory performance in the entrance examination, completion of a 500-word handwritten personal statement and submission of satisfactory school reports and school reference. We would also expect good performance at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants would normally be required to have obtained a minimum of 5 Grade 6 passes at GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants for the Cambridge Technical course would be expected to achieve Grade 4 passes at GCSE including Maths and English Language, together with 3 other Grade 4s at GCSE. Some international pupils may be required to sit the Oxford Placement test. UK boarders will also be required to complete an overnight trial board if becoming a boarder.