Psychology A Level

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behaviour. Students are encouraged to develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Psychology through a range of topics such as memory, attachment, mental illness and obedience. Throughout the course students develop their understanding of how scientists investigate scientific phenomena in their quest to explain the world about us. Students will have the opportunity to design and conduct their own psychological studies conducting peer analysis and evaluation to support assessment. You will learn to apply your knowledge and understanding rather than just acquiring knowledge, thereby developing your transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.

GCSE Combined Science grades 5-5, or GCSE Triple Science, Biology grade 5. GCSE Maths grade 5. Students will also need to meet the overall entry requirements for 6th Form.

Many of our students opt to study Psychology at university, often branching out into Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Educational Psychology to name but a few. Past students have also applied to read associated subjects; for example, Police Studies, Crime, Sport Psychology. Students who left school on completion of their A Levels have opted to work in environments which bring them into contact with people – Customer Relations, HR, Early Years Education, Nursing and Media work.