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Psychology

Content overview

In year 12, students will learn social psychology, cognitive psychology and biological psychology.

In year 13, students will learn developmental psychology, criminological psychology, health
psychology and clinical psychology, and its application to psychological skills.
Assessment overview

Exam Total marks Duration Course of study
Unit 1: Social and cognitive psychology 64 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 12
Unit 2: Biological psychology, learning 96 2 hours Year 12
theories and development
Unit 3: Applications of psychology 64 1 hour and 30 minutes Year 13
Unit 4: Clinical psychology and 96 2 hours Year 13
psychological skills

Prior learning and other requirements

There are no prior learning or other requirements for these qualifications. Students who would
benefit most from studying these qualifications are likely to have GCSE in Psychology, but is not
necessary.
Progression

Students can progress from these qualifications to further studies in Psychology as well as to a wide
range of other subjects such as Clinical therapist, Educational Psychologist, Early childhood
education, Special needs education, Human Resources etc.