Please note, this is an enrichment course, not part of a students’ main programme of study.
Course description
Psychology students who join this specialist enrichment will have the opportunity to work with the University of Warwick. This opportunity gives students the chance to investigate the science behind Psychology. In the first instance, students will replicate an undergraduate project; then students will develop their own research project. This enrichment leads to an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), giving students the chance to boost their university application with extra UCAS points.
Course duration
July 2019 – April 2020.
Time commitment
One period per week, and termly visits to the University of Warwick.
Course costs
Students are asked to contribute travel costs to Warwick.
Who can sign up
Year 12 / 13 Psychology students.
How and when to sign up
Year 13 students Initial interest logged during Year 12, then students are required to write a short essay about Psychology in the news based on specific criteria. This is a competitive process. Year 12 students can sign up during and after enrolment at the start of Year 12.