Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: 

What should I expect from 'getting ready day'? 

Getting ready day is a great opportunity for you to meet one of our psychology teachers and experience a short lesson. During the lesson we will be thinking about what makes some people more helpful than others? Is there a difference in helping behaviour across different cultures? Would you help a stranger? 

What is Psychology all about? 

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. During the course we look at classic and contemporary psychological studies that investigate questions such as: Would someone obey an immoral authority figure? Would children copy an aggressive role model? How does memory work? Can the environment change the structure of our brain? We also look at how to conduct our own psychological investigations. We then apply our psychological knowledge to topics such as mental health, criminal psychology, child psychology, sport psychology or environmental psychology. 

What are the entry requirements for the course? 

To make sure that Psychology is the right course for you we ask for the following: 

• Grade 4 in GCSE Maths 

• Grade 4 in GCSE English Language

• Grade 5 in at least one science course 

• Grade 5 in at least two writing based subjects (GCSE English Language, GCSE English Literature, GCSE History, GCSE Geography, GCSE Business Studies, GCSE Religious Studies etc) 

What subjects go well with Psychology? 

Anything! Psychology is a great subject for developing different types of skills such as literacy, numeracy and analytical thinking. Therefore it compliments many other subjects well. 

Is there anything I should do in advance of 'getting ready day'? 

No! You don't need to prepare anything for 'getting ready day' but do come along ready to explore the college and experience some lessons. Remember to bring a pen! 

What is the summer homework task? 

During the getting ready day we will set a summer homework task. This will be an introduction to one of our psychological debates and how it relates to our day to day lives. Please complete this over the summer holiday ready for when you start college. This is a really valuable task to get your started on your psychology course!