Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is defined as the study of the human mind and behaviour, behaviour being the observable representation of mental process which cannot be observed. The new specification introduced in 2015 approaches the discipline from a range of perspectives with a greater emphasis on scientific method. Psychology, already a well-respected facilitating subject for university applications was in 2015 classified amongst the science subjects. An exciting move forward for students interested in studying the mind and human behaviour whilst aspiring to secure a degree in an empirical Science field. At Upton Court Grammar Psychology is an incredibly popular choice at Key Stage 5. The new specification for Psychology enable students to study a range of exciting and current psychological topics