Psychology

Course summary

At Barclay Academy, students opting to take an A-Level in psychology follow the OCR specification. This is a rigorous and fascinating insight into the discipline of psychology, introducing students to key themes through an exploration of classic and contemporary studies, together covering a range of psychological themes, perspectives, debates and application. They will explore key fields within psychology, such as mental health and child psychology. Moreover, students will also consider a range of different research methods and statistical analysis, and will carry out their own small scale practical psychological investigation.