Psychology

Course summary

According to the British Psychological Society, psychology is the “scientific study of human mind and behaviour: how we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups”. Psychology is a fascinating A Level option that equips students with a variety of transferable skills suitable for a vast array of career pathways. Its status as a science was rightly recognised in 2008 when the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency) brought Psychology in with the other three sciences. Since then, the dramatic increase in the popularity of Psychology at both A Level and degree level has continued. In 2020, it was the second most popular examination subject at A Level, and it remains in the top five subjects studied at degree level. It is one of the most popular A Level options at King’s. Students will be taught by two teachers. Alongside lessons, we organise several activities and trips to enhance and complement understanding of the specification content: • True Life Conferences where time served criminals come into school to discuss their experiences from the perspective of forensic psychology. • Key speakers such as Dr Guy Sutton, an international neuroscience expert and director and founder of Medical Biology Interactive, who covers aspects of the structure and functioning of the brain.