Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. The A level programme is assessed by three exam papers at the end of Year 13: Paper 1: two hours (33.3% of A level). Introductory Topics in Psychology: social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Paper 2: two hours (33.3% of A level). Psychology in Context: approaches in psychology, biopsychology and research methods Paper 3: two hours (33.3% of A level) The Psychology Department is a member of the British Psychological Society and students benefit from listening to guest speakers such as forensic and addiction psychologists. For work experience our psychology students gain placements at Somewhere House Rehabilitation Centre or with the NHS.
- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE |
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. The A level programme is assessed by three exam papers at the end of Year 13: Paper 1: two hours (33.3% of A level). Introductory Topics in Psychology: social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology Paper 2: two hours (33.3% of A level). Psychology in Context: approaches in psychology, biopsychology and research methods Paper 3: two hours (33.3% of A level) The Psychology Department is a member of the British Psychological Society and students benefit from listening to guest speakers such as forensic and addiction psychologists. For work experience our psychology students gain placements at Somewhere House Rehabilitation Centre or with the NHS.
- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.