Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processing. It helps you pose questions and gain a deeper meaning and understanding of people’s interactions and motivations. 

The course begins with an introduction into Psychology and understanding the different approaches and methods used to study human behaviour. A selection of topics is then studied from key areas in Psychology such as Biological Psychology, Phobias, OCD, Depression, Treatments, Conformity, Memory, Eye Witness Testimony and Attachment. 

Psychology allows you to explore key explanations of human behaviour such as the influence of the nervous system, early experiences, social influences and the environment. 

In Year 13, more applied areas are studied, such as Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology. Students will also learn about key debates and issues.

We follow the AQA Specification. The course will be assessed by three written examinations taken at the end of the second year of the course. There is no coursework in this subject.