Psychology at KS5

In the first year, students will study introductory topics in Psychology, such as Memory, Attachment and Social Influence. They will also be looking at how behaviour is studied by psychologists and different approaches to explaining behaviour.

Further to this, in the second year, students will get the opportunity to study other topics such as Forensic Psychology, Schizophrenia and Gender.

Exam Information

AQA - Exams at the end of Year 13:

Paper 1- 33.3% of A Level, 2 hours: Introductory topics in Psychology,.

Paper 2– 33.3% of A Level, 2 hours: Psychology in context.

Paper 3– 33.3% of A Level, 2 hours: Issues and options in Psychology.