This specification has been developed in consultation with schools, colleges, university lecturers and professional bodies. It provides a coherent and engaging programme of study at Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and natural progression into Advanced level (A2).
The GCE in Psychology is an exciting course with plenty of choice within the units. It provides a supportive structure and manageable levels of assessment for enjoyable teaching and learning.
Students develop an overall understanding of psychology by considering conflicting and complementary explanations of clinical issues and major debates.
The specification offers a choice of studies and contemporary issues. This flexibility allows study to be tailored to the needs of students and the contexts in which they are learning.