Psychology

Assessment

At the end of Year 12 you will be assessed through two written examinations each lasting 1.5 hours and contributing 50% towards your final mock grade. At the end of Year 13 you will be assessed through three written examinations each lasting 2 hours; two of these will contribute 35% towards your final A-Level grade, the third contributing 30% towards your final A-Level grade. Each exam has a range of short answer, mid-length and essay style questions, requiring you to explain, evaluate and apply psychological theory and research. You will also be required to interpret statistics and carry out basic calculations.