Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is one of the most popular choices at A Level and university. Psychology is a diverse subject that can be thought of as the scientific study of animal (human and non-human) behaviour and cognitions. The first year is gives students a broad knowledge and understanding of the principles of psychological study. Some of the most interesting topics include the study of how the human memory functions and the impact of early child development on adult personality. The second year covers more complex disorders like schizophrenia and students are encouraged to enter into debates around a variety of topics, e.g. whether a criminal is genetically programmed to commit crime or whether they are a product of their environment. This course provides endless opportunities to apply knowledge to everyday life and exciting field trips to enhance these applications are offered.