Psychology

AQA

About

If you are interested in understanding how people think, feel and behave then Psychology A Level is the course for you!

You will learn about different psychological approaches such as social, cognitive, developmental and biological psychology and you will explore these through exploring a range of topics. You will also study psychological research methods and analyse the results of experiments and data.

What will I learn?

  • Introductory Topics in Psychology - Social influence, Memory,Attachment and Psychopathology
  • Psychology in Context - Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology
  • Issues and Options in Psychology - Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology.

Where could this subject take me?

This A Level is excellent preparation for a degree in Psychology, the sciences and social sciences.

Psychology can also lead to a huge range of careers including Occupational, Clinical, Educational and Forensic Psychology as well as Medicine, Counselling,Teaching and Broadcasting and Advertising.  

Further informaton

The man who mistook his wife for a hat – Oliver Sacks

Prozac Nation – Elizabeth Wurtzel

One flew over the cuckoo’s nest – K. Kesey

Genie: a scientific tragedy – R. Rymer

Obedience to authority - Stanley Milgram

Course information

Entry Requirements

Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature GCSE. Grade 5 in Maths​ GCSE

Assessment

100% exam - All sections include multiple choice, short answers and extended writing