Psychology

Course summary

Psychology can be defined as the scientific study of the brain and the mental processes that underlie our behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice. We are all interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help solve major problems in society. Psychology is a science and psychologists study human behaviour by observing, measuring and testing, then arriving at conclusions that are rooted in sound scientific methodology. The A level course is designed to develop pupil interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, as well as learning to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.