Psychology is the study of people and behaviour and can be used as a final qualification or as a way of discovering what academic psychology is about.
There are opportunities to study the classics of psychology whilst also introducing ongoing debates and topics that continue to fascinate. Psychology is a rigorous, academic subject requiring good skills in English, Mathematics and Science.
For every theory in psychology there are about ten opposing theories. It is a subject that requires good critical thinking skills and problem solving. You will gain the skills to source, use and interpret information, design experiments and use related software.
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ALEVEL
There are two exams leading to the AS qualification and two more to complete the full A level qualification. Both exams are taken in June at the end of year 1 and year 2.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Psychology A level can be useful for students who intend to work with people in roles such as management, media and teaching.
