Course Overview
Please note: you will make your selection of three A Levels once you have progressed into the application process.
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour: how we think, feel and act individually and in groups. You will consider a range of biological and psychological theories and the research that supports them.
By the end of the course, you will be able to answer questions like: why do we not say what we really think when we are in a group? If you have witnessed a crime, why might you not be a very good witness? What causes mental disorders and how can we treat them?
You will have the opportunity to attend a neuroscience workshop, participate in national psychology competitions, gain knowledge from local drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres. We invite people from industry to come and inform our students about different career pathways.
Topics may include:
- Memory
- Biopsychology
- Aggression
- Schizophenia
- Psychological research
- Human behaviour.
Assessment Methods
This course is assessed by exams at the end of your second year.
Progression Options
Psychology is useful for a wide range of careers, particularly those that involve working with people such as medicine, law, social work, teaching, the armed services or the police, as well as business, marketing and advertising.
Former students have obtained places at the universities of Cardiff, Exeter, Oxford, Plymouth University, Bath and Edinburgh.
Entry Requirements
You will need five GCSEs in the 9-4 range, including English.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
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