Psychology
With the demand for psychological insight on the rise in the UK, exploring A Level Psychology opens doors to the intricate world of human behaviour.
Why do you behave the way you do, feel the way you do or think the way you do? What makes us different and what makes us the same? These are just a few of the questions explored in Psychology.
Psychology will challenge you to think about important life issues such as how far you would go to make someone obey you if you were in a position of authority or whether your memory is really as reliable as you think it is. It equips you with essential research and evaluative skills. You will also learn how our understanding of human behaviour can be applied in both day-to-day situations and in
specific areas such as mental health, improving health behaviours, criminal behaviour and Forensic Psychology.
Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology Social Influence
- Memory.
- Attachment.
- Psychopathology.
Paper 2: Psychology in Context Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology
- Research.
- Methods.
Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology
- Cognition and Development.
- Schizophrenia.
- Forensic Psychology
Students are well prepared to go on to higher education. Career opportunities include Teaching, Social Work, Journalism, Medicine, Counselling and Sports Therapy.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
GCSE Grade 5 or above in English Language, two GCSE Grade 5s or above in Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics and Grade 5 or above in Maths.