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Courses
Psychology
Religious Studies,
A Level Edexcel
Philosophy and
WHY CHOOSE PSYCHOLOGY?
Psychology allows you to use scientific
theories and models to explain all aspects of
human behaviour. It explores and evaluates
opposing views on, for example, the causes of
addiction, phobias, mental health issues, crime,
memory loss and aggression. Four approaches
are used to explain behaviour; social,
biological, cognitive and behavioural. Year 13
explores criminology & clinical applications.
Research methods are also covered. You’ll see
the world very differently after two years!
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
A mixture of flipped learning, independent work
and group work. The course is assessed by
three written 2 hour examinations, all include
short answer questions and essays..
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 5-5 in GCSE Combined Science,
on the higher tier paper (a Grade 6-6 is
recommended) +
• Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
or
• Grade 5 in GCSE Biology and one other
Science, both on the higher tier paper (a
Grade 6 in both is recommended) +
• Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
The course allows you to get a
deeper understanding into human
behaviour. It is engaging, enjoyable,
and incredibly interesting to learn about
events that happened in real life and why
they have occurred. Ella
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Ethics
A Level OCR
WHY CHOOSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES?
RS, Philosophy and Ethics encourages and
develops skills in critical thinking and analytical
writing. We study a balance of secular and
religious theories spanning more than two
millennia; learning how Greek philosophy and
Christianity have shaped our society today,
considering whether or not moral actions are
intrinsically good or if the end justifies the
means, and critically analysing key thinkers
within Christianity who have shaped the
religion today. Students in previous years
have progressed to study English, History
and Theology/Philosophy, commenting that
the essay writing skills developed in RS have
benefited them at university.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
The specialists in Theology, Philosophy and
Ethics, will encourage independent study, use
teacher input and direct students towards wider
reading. Assessment consists of 3 exams where
knowledge and ability to evaluate are judged.
Exam-style questions are used throughout the
course.
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
Studying religious studies has
allowed me to think critically and
analytically about the world around us and
the decisions we make. Issy
