Psychology is a vast and fascinating subject which will offer you the opportunity to gain a multitude of transferable skills and knowledge. There are many cross-curricular overlaps in this course, with an emphasis on biology and mathematics. The two-year GCSE course will allow you to gain a better understanding of how people think, act, and feel.
Studying Psychology is fun because you're always looking for the same thing I think a writer should be looking for, which is the story behind the story
KS3
Psychology is not offered at KS3
KS4
GCSE Psychology at KS4 follows the Pearson Edexcel (9–1) specification and offers students an engaging introduction to the science of human behaviour and mental processes. Students explore fascinating topics such as memory, brain function, social influence, development, and mental health, while developing key skills in critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and scientific research. The course encourages learners to question why people think, feel, and behave the way they do, applying psychological theories to real-world issues. Assessment takes place at the end of the two-year course through two externally examined written papers, making this an excellent foundation for further study in Psychology and related fields.
KS5
A-Level Psychology at KS5 follows the OxfordAQA International A-Level specification and offers students a deeper understanding of human behaviour, thought, and mental processes. Students explore engaging topics such as memory, social influence, biopsychology, psychopathology, sleep, schizophrenia, and research methods, while developing advanced skills in critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, scientific enquiry, and independent research. The course challenges students to apply psychological theories to real-world behaviour and contemporary issues, preparing them for higher education and careers in fields such as Psychology, Medicine, Law, Education, and Business. Assessment takes place through four externally examined written papers across the two-year course, with students completing AS content in Year 12 and A2 content in Year 13.
