Psychology
at Churchill Academy & Sixth Form, Winscombe · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail
What the college says
Psychology offers students an opportunity to make sense of human behaviour. This course provides a general introduction to psychology theory, research and application, an awareness of the diversity and limitations of psychological knowledge and an understanding of the methods of psychology research. The course will provide students with valuable analytical skills, which will enable them to critically examine the evidence for and against an argument.
What you need to get on
Standard Sixth Form entry (3 GCSEs at Grade 5 and 2 GCSEs at Grade 4) including 2 x Grade 5 in GCSE Science, Grade 5 GCSE English Language, Grade 4 GCSE Maths - [Students with a 4 in GCSE Maths are strongly advised to take Core Maths]
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Churchill Academy & Sixth Form
Churchill Green Churchill, Winscombe, BS25 5QN
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