Psychology - Oxford or Cambridge?

Hii, I’m trying to decide which course I want to apply for for psychology at Oxbridge - EP (Oxford), PPL (Oxford) or PBS (Cambridge). I want something that isn’t purely scientific or maths-based (I don’t mind a bit of this, but wouldn’t want this to be the entire course). I’ve looked at all the course outlines, but am really struggling to differentiate between them.

Any help would be appreciated!

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Stiffy Byng

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EP is very sciency, so at Oxford PPL would be your best bet. I don't know about the Cambridge course.

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Anonymous #1

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by Anonymous

Hii, I’m trying to decide which course I want to apply for for psychology at Oxbridge - EP (Oxford), PPL (Oxford) or PBS (Cambridge). I want something that isn’t purely scientific or maths-based (I don’t mind a bit of this, but wouldn’t want this to be the entire course). I’ve looked at all the course outlines, but am really struggling to differentiate between them.
Any help would be appreciated!

Extra note, when I said “I want something that isn’t purely scientific”, I mean like stats/maths-based

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by Stiffy Byng

EP is very sciency, so at Oxford PPL would be your best bet. I don't know about the Cambridge course.

Thanks so much!

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thegeek888

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Original post

by Anonymous

Hii, I’m trying to decide which course I want to apply for for psychology at Oxbridge - EP (Oxford), PPL (Oxford) or PBS (Cambridge). I want something that isn’t purely scientific or maths-based (I don’t mind a bit of this, but wouldn’t want this to be the entire course). I’ve looked at all the course outlines, but am really struggling to differentiate between them.
Any help would be appreciated!

Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics | University of Oxford

You will obviously require A-Level Psychology and ideally 2 more subjects. A-Level Maths and A-Level Biology are advantageous. Also, you will have to sit the TSA admissions test.

TSA (Section 1)

Section 1 is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions and aims to assess the following: Problem-solving skills, including numerical reasoning. Critical thinking skills, including understanding argument and reasoning using everyday language.

Here are past papers: TSA (Thinking Skills Assessment) | University of Oxford

I wonder which A-Levels you're taking? 😧

Remember if you study Psychology & Philosophy in Year 2, then you will need to study Probability and Statistics.

So I would recommend studying A-Level Maths, Psychology and Biology. 😉

If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].

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Stiffy Byng

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A level Psychology is not a required subject.

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thegeek888

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by Stiffy Byng

A level Psychology is not a required subject.

That maybe true but the UCAS Personal Statement will need to mention some Psychology topics surely? 😧

Moreover, A-Level Psychology is the second most popular A-Level subject in the country. 🙂 lol

Subject requirements

Recommended:
For Psychology, it is highly recommended for candidates to have studied one or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent.

Helpful:
For Linguistics, it is helpful for candidates to have studied English Language, Mathematics, a science or any other language.

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