Your Guide to the Sixth Form 2018/19

Did you know “Psychologists contribute in almost every profession, from healthcare and law enforcement to sport performance and education. Understanding Psychology and how to apply it is an asset in any career.” – American Psychological Association Psychology A Level AS Level Exam Board: AQA Code: AS Level 7181; A Level 7182 A I MS There is a variety of skills students will learn by taking a Psychology course. Psychology is a science, so students will be taught scientific methodology and how to be an ethical researcher. The course investigates socio- cultural issues that may influence behaviour, along with biological and cognitive links. Psychology is a mixture of both the human and natural sciences; it looks at behaviour and experience. The main aim of the course is to find out what makes us tick, using the brain and mind connection. T R I P S The Psychology department take Year 12 students to Marwell Zoo for an animal behaviour workshop, learning how to conduct research; a biannual trip for both Year 12 and 13 students to Krakow, Poland, to explore the Psychology behind the Holocaust; and Year 13s attend a conference in London where past guest-speaking psychologists have included Professor Phillip Zimbardo, discussing his famous Stanford Prison Experiment. WHE R E I T L E ADS There is a variety of careers in Psychology, including medicine and psychiatry, counselling and social work, forensics and criminology, business and marketing, sport and educational psychology, teaching, neuroscience and clinical psychology. ENT RY R EQU I R EMENT S The minimum entry requirement for studying Psychology is a B/grade 6 in both English and Maths. Being able to write in a clear, concise manner, plus understanding statistical and numerical data, is essential for studying Psychology. A B/grade 6 in GCSE Biology is also key for success in the course. A S S E S SMENT FORMAT There is no coursework component. Assessment in AS Enrichment is two 90-minute exams at the end of Year 12. Assessment for A Level is three two-hour exams at the end of Year 13. I have enjoyed Psychology this year at RBCS. The subject is very interesting and the teachers are engaging and enthusiastic. It is definitely my favourite subject and I am excited to continue studying it at university. Jasmine Dhanjal, Year 12, 2018 Trips 100% Exam QU I CK FACT S 54 Your options