Teachers of Psychology
- Mrs H Fedorniak (Head of Department)
- Mrs K Green
Our Vision for Psychology
Students study psychology to become well informed and empathetic individuals who accept peoples behavioural and biological similarities and differences.
They will understand how psychological knowledge and research can be used to benefit an ever-changing society.
Key Stage 4
Qualification: GCSE / BTEC
Coursework: 40%
Exam: 60%
Exam Structure: 3 x 1hr 30min exam papers sat in the summer of Year 13
Key Stage 5
Qualification: A-level Psychology
Exam Board: AQA
Coursework: 0%
Exam: 100%
Exam Structure: 3x 2hour papers sat at the end of year 13.
Link to specification:
AS AND A-Level Psychology
Course Overview:
Students cover the following content over the two years. In Year 12 the focus is paper 1, and parts of paper 2. The remainder of paper 2 content and paper 3 content is completed in year 13.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology
- Social Influence
- Memory
- Attachment
- Psychopathology
Paper 2: Psychology in Context
- Approaches
- Biopsychology
- Research Methods
Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology
- Issues and Debates
- Cognition and Development
- Schizophrenia
- Forensic Psychology