Resources and Facilities
Currently we have 1 dedicated classrooms which all have projectors and audio capabilities. We also have a bank of 20 laptops.
Resources for all key stages can be located on our Learning Web which is available in and out of the Academy premises. It is very well organised to allow students to find the exact resource they need quickly and efficiently.
AS Level Assessment
Students will study the following units as part of their two-year course.
AS Assessment (7181, AQA)
Paper 1 - Introductory topics in Psychology (Social Psychology, Memory & Attachment)
Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (Psychopathology, Approaches & Research Methods)
AS assessment (7181): These are two examinations taken at the end of Year 12. This will give students the AS qualification. Those who continue to study A-level will do three examinations at the end of Year 13 covering all content over the two-year course.
A Level Assessment (7182) AQA
Paper 1 - Introductory topics in Psychology (Social Psychology, Memory, Attachment & Psychopathology)
Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (Approaches, Biopsychology & Research Methods)
Paper 3 - Issues and options in Psychology (Gender, Schizophrenia, Forensic Psychology & Issues and Debates)
A Level assessment (7182): These are three examinations taken at the end of Year 13 which count for 100% of the total A-level. Grades and marks achieved in Year 12 are not counted.
Supporting Learning at Home
Resources for all key stages can be located on our Learning Web which is available in and out of the Academy premises. It is very well organised to allow students to find the exact resource they need quickly and efficiently.
KS3 have a username and password for the Eduschemes.co.uk website.
KS4 and KS5 students have access to an archive of past examination papers and marks schemes within our Learning Web.
We offer opportunities to use computing suites and gain support from our specialist Computing staff at lunchtimes and in after school sessions.
We run a gifted and talented club each week with a variety of projects based on the interests and wishes of our students.
Where can the course lead?
Psychology is an excellent qualification and is related to many further educational courses and employment sectors. Students who have studied Psychology may go on to work in research, business, journalism, education, law, advertisement, social work, nursing and the police. It is a versatile course and has links to many careers that involve working with people.