Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain and behaviour. Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of the role of biology and the environment in determining our behaviour and mental health. The reasons why humans conform to social pressure, perform poorly when asked to recall important events and suffer mental illnesses will be explored, along with many other issues surrounding human behaviour. Expect complicated questions rather than easy answers. Unlike traditional sciences, psychology doesn’t claim to know everything. Instead, it explores often difficult and sometimes socially sensitive questions, always taking into account alternative perspectives. You will learn about both qualitative and quantitative research techniques and how to conduct and evaluate experiments. Be prepared to do some critical thinking and pick apart case studies, experiments and surveys to discover biases, problems and inconsistencies.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A-level Psychology is assessed by examination only. You will sit three papers, each lasting two hours, at the end of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,170 - £25,185; Boarding £20,985 - £41,805 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS |
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain and behaviour. Throughout the course you will develop an understanding of the role of biology and the environment in determining our behaviour and mental health. The reasons why humans conform to social pressure, perform poorly when asked to recall important events and suffer mental illnesses will be explored, along with many other issues surrounding human behaviour. Expect complicated questions rather than easy answers. Unlike traditional sciences, psychology doesn’t claim to know everything. Instead, it explores often difficult and sometimes socially sensitive questions, always taking into account alternative perspectives. You will learn about both qualitative and quantitative research techniques and how to conduct and evaluate experiments. Be prepared to do some critical thinking and pick apart case studies, experiments and surveys to discover biases, problems and inconsistencies.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A-level Psychology is assessed by examination only. You will sit three papers, each lasting two hours, at the end of Year 13.