Psychology courses at Millfield
AS level Psychology
A2 level Psychology
Entry requirements
Essential GCSE Grades Desirable GCSE Grades
A Core Science or C Mathematics
B Additional Science or Biology
B English Language or Literature
Although not required for entry to any degree, A-level Psychology is appropriate for any course requiring three A-levels. Universities value A-level Psychology pupil because of the scientific and analytical writing skills they posses.
Course structure
Psychology is divided into three modules for each A Level year; a core exam, options exam and one experiment-based coursework report. Courses focus on applying Methods of Research in Psychology, in accordance with the British Psychological Society’s code of ethics.
AS-level Psychology
Unit 1: Introducing Psychology.
This covers the historical context of the subject, biopsychology and cultural stereotypes.
Unit 2: Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology & Individual Differences.
We investigate stereotypes, attitudes, beliefs and prejudice. Additional topics include memory, phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A2-level Psychology
Unit 3: Child Development, Cognition & Law and Forensic Psychology.
Unit 4: Approaches, Debates and Methods in Psychology.
In this unit we cover the six main approaches in Psychology, behaviour and build on the knowledge gained at AS-level.
Examinations are taken in June of AS-level year, and both January and June at A-level.
Subject Combinations with Psychology
Psychology is a very flexible subject, and the AQA specification studied is considered to be the most scientific. For many arts pupils, it has proven to be a very practical and useful gateway to thinking critically about science. Psychology shares topic links with Biology, Law, PE and Philosophy. It also provides a comprehensive grounding in Theories of Science and Empirical Analysis.