The department offers Sixth Form pupils the opportunity to study Psychology at A Level.

The department has a dedicated classroom that is set up to make the pupils feel welcome and comfortable. The surroundings and the teaching look to encourage pupils to respond as young adults and take responsibility for their own learning. It is the aim to identify the needs of all pupils and work with them as individuals to achieve their goals. There is always a lot going on in the classroom and the teaching is always energetic and diverse, including lively debates and discussion, the use of ICT and discovery learning. The department takes pupils to see psychologists and health staff at work and dynamic speakers come in-house to enrich the pupils’ experience.

Psychology is well received at all universities; many universities accept it as a science. Career prospects in Psychology are wide and varied such as Occupational, Forensic, Clinical, Sports Psychology and Psychiatry. The subject is also highly rated by employers in areas such as Business, Marketing and the Media.

Past pupils have gone on to a range university courses and careers. Many have studied Psychology at top universities such as Durham, St Andrews and Exeter. After graduating, Old Brutonians have taken up careers as, Paramedics, the Military, Events Management, Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology and Social Workers as well as the more obvious health related careers.