The first year of study consists of four main approaches in Psychology: Biological (aggression), Cognitive (memory), Social (obedience and prejudice) and Learning theories (conditioning and observation). For each of these approaches there are compulsory research practicals – a chance to carry out some first-hand research. In the second year, you will study Clinical Psychology (focusing on schizophrenia and OCD) and Child Psychology (attachments). You will look at research methods through extended consideration of conceptually more demanding aspects of the scientific approach, analysis of qualitative data and use of inferential statistics. You will also study Issues and Debates in Psychology, as well as looking at a number of classic and contemporary studies.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 including a minimum of at least two at grade 6 in Biology (or Combined Science), English or Maths. Due to the popularity of the subject at OSA, a cap on the number of students entering the course may be required. In this case, priority will be given to students with the highest GCSE science grades.
Each unit is externally examined.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU |
The first year of study consists of four main approaches in Psychology: Biological (aggression), Cognitive (memory), Social (obedience and prejudice) and Learning theories (conditioning and observation). For each of these approaches there are compulsory research practicals – a chance to carry out some first-hand research. In the second year, you will study Clinical Psychology (focusing on schizophrenia and OCD) and Child Psychology (attachments). You will look at research methods through extended consideration of conceptually more demanding aspects of the scientific approach, analysis of qualitative data and use of inferential statistics. You will also study Issues and Debates in Psychology, as well as looking at a number of classic and contemporary studies.
5 GCSEs at grade 5 including a minimum of at least two at grade 6 in Biology (or Combined Science), English or Maths. Due to the popularity of the subject at OSA, a cap on the number of students entering the course may be required. In this case, priority will be given to students with the highest GCSE science grades.
Each unit is externally examined.