Psychology
Rickmansworth School - Hertfordshire
01923773296
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ
Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Psychologists employ the scientific method: formulating theories, testing hypotheses through observation and experiment and using statistics to analyse their findings. You don't need to have studied GCSE psychology to study the A level but you will need an interest in biology and a good grasp of maths, (particularly arithmetic, data handling, algebra and graphs). Psychology can be used in a wide variety of people-oriented careers and will give you a great set of transferable skills including communication, analysis and research and problem solving skills.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6, 5 in Combined Science or in one Triple Science and Grade 6 in English Language or Literature and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There will be 3 exam papers each of 2 hours duration. Exams will comprise multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressScots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ