Psychology

Townley Grammar School

02083048311

Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB

Course summary

Psychology occupies a unique position between the humanities and science. It connects well to social sciences in its examination of the nurturing forces that mould the individual, whilst also engaging in a robust examination of the biological mechanisms and processes that orient our being in and experience of the world. Psychology - as a systemic examination of the human mind - is a relatively young discipline, tracing its roots to the mid-1800s. In this time, it has rapidly grown and evolved to incorporate more theoretical lenses, engage with a wider range of phenomena, and utilise technological advancements in its efforts. But at its core, its essence remains the revealing of the human psyche, uncovering what it means to be a self-conscious being that not only ‘thinks’ but thinks about its thoughts; not only ‘experiences’ but reflects on and narrativises experience. Over the two-year course, students will be introduced to the major approaches that have shaped modern psychology and the interactions and tensions between them. Likewise, students will encounter a range of topics that showcase the range of psychology as a discipline and highlight the explanatory power of psychological theory for everyday experiences such as social influence, memory, and addiction. Throughout these examinations, students will examine the various methods of research utilised in psychology, and grapple with some of the major debates that run through the discipline and our understanding of human experience at large, such as nature versus nature and determinism versus free will.

Entry Requirements

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Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
Biology	Grade 6 in Biology	—
English Language	Grade 6 in English Language	—
Combined Science Alternative route	Grade 6-6 in Combined Science	—

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As published by the school

Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Biology or minimum of 6-6 in Comined Science and a grade 6 GCSE English For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.