Psychology
at Birchwood High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is an engaging subject in which students will explore different approaches to explaining human behaviour and the research methods that underlie all psychological research. During the two years students will look at the main approaches in psychology (including learning approaches; the social approach; the cognitive approach; biopsychology; and the psychodynamic and humanistic approaches). Students will have the opportunity to explore topics such as social influence, memory, psychopathology, relationships, abnormal behaviour and forensic psychology.
What you need to get on
Minimum TPS of 42, and the specific subject requirements (Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or Literature and Grade 5 in GCSE Maths)
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bishop's Stortford
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