Psychology

Assessment

Course assessed via a combination of formal exams/ongoing assessment. Year 12: Unit 1 examined externally (can be retaken). Unit 2 assessed via three assignments. Year 13: Unit 3 external exam/optional unit assessed via a number of assignments. Exam questions require application to scenarios, ask for combinations of short/medium-length answers/essays. Outcomes Distinction, Distinction, Merit or Pass. UCAS offers made based on projected outcome as course has parity with traditional A levels.