Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. It will fit well with a wide range of other subjects, and covers aspects of maths, biology and research methods.
Paper 1: Introduction to Psychology
Paper 2: Psychology in context
Paper 3: Options
Assessment will be via 3 x 2 hour written exams
The course is taught using a wide range of styles, including group work, discussions, short talks and presentations. Students will also have the opportunity to replicate psychological experiments. The specification is delivered with the use of student booklets, ICT, documentaries, guest speakers and textbooks. In addition to timetabled lessons, workshops are provided every day, when teaching staff are available to give one to one assistance.
The A level is assessed in May / June of the second year via three written two-hour exams. These are mainly short-answer questions (up to 16 marks).
Degrees in Psychology can lead to careers in Clinical, Educational and Occupational psychology. Psychology graduates are also valued in advertising, market research, industry, personnel management, counselling, nursing, social administration, professional sport, criminology and even teaching!
We have free access to electronic copies of the A Level Year 1 and Year 2 textbook available for students. We organise various guest speakers throughout the year, at minimal cost to the students. The College has a Student Support Fund for those who have difficulty meeting course costs.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and grades 6, 5 and 5 or above in any combination of Maths and Science GCSEs.
Below is a summary of the most recent set of results for this subject:
| Grade: | A* | A | B | C | D | E | U | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27 | 75 | 144 | 96 | 47 | 28 | 8 | 425 |
| Percentage | 6.4 | 17.6 | 33.9 | 22.6 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 1.9 |