HOW A-level students choose to continue studying psychology at degree level is the topic of a new piece of research.

Researchers and students at the University of Worcester are exploring the topic as part of a wider project funded by the British Psychological Society and the Higher Education Academy and their initial findings were presented at the society’s annual conference in Harrogate last week.

Dr Tim Jones, programme lead for psychology at the university and chairman of the Division of Academics, Researchers and Teachers in Psychology (DART-P), said: “The transition from pre-tertiary to higher education is a critical process in the educational journey, and understanding the challenges and expectations faced by students will enable us to better prepare our students in this journey.

“I was delighted to be able to fund the attendance for two University of Worcester students to take part in the symposium at the annual conference, and to work with them on this important project.”