Psychology

Each subject will have its own entry requirements. Please see individual courses for more details.

A level subjects, which subjects are you interested in studying?
Please choose SIX subjects.
For each subject please choose an order of preference. Choose option 1 in the subject which you would most like to study, option 2 in your second subject choice and continue until you have your six subject options.

Optional enrichment courses:
you may choose Mathematical Studies in addition to the A Level subjects you will take in Year 12.

Mathematical Studies is a level 3 maths qualification aimed at students who have a level 4,5 or 6 in maths at GCSE. It is designed to improve students’ mathematical and problem solving skills and to help with the maths in other subjects such as the sciences, psychology, geography and economics.

or

The Extended Project Qualification

Psychology
A Level
This interesting yet challenging course allows students to develop a clear and scientific understanding of why humans behave and function in the ways they do. You will explore human behaviours and functions such as memory, stress and sleep from a number of differing psychological and biological perspectives. You will also discover key studies within psychology that support or refute psychological theory. In addition, you will learn how to design, conduct and report scientific research studies and the methodological limitations of such studies.

Why psychology?
A level Psychology combines well with any other science A level as well as Health & Social Care and Physical Education. Psychology is a useful subject to study for a broad range of career options such as medicine, nursing, social work, law, human resources, police and forensics and teaching. In fact, it would be beneficial to have an understanding of psychology in any career that involves working with people.

What’s expected?
We expect students to be active participants in class discussions regarding different psychological theories and to have an open and enquiring mind. You should be prepared to engage in group work and participate in conducting small-scale research studies. You will also be required to develop your analytical and evaluative skills in order to critically assess studies and theories.

Level 5 or above in English and mathematics

Psychology assists in numerous careers as well as being a useful stepping stone to higher education or into careers in health and welfare, medicine, law, teaching, marketing, human resources, the arts and media, the police and forensic science.