Psychology – A-level AQA
Course entry requirements
GCSE English Language at grade 4, GCSE Mathematics at grade 4, GCSE Science at grade 4.
OVERVIEW OF COURSE
Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour. This A’ level course will introduce you to the major theoretical perspectives currently used in Psychology, and further develop your understanding of why animals and humans behave the way they do.
COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
In Psychology, students will study 3 units over the two years, each being worth 33.3% of the final exam.
Unit 1 (Year 12)
Memory
Social Influence
Attachments
Psychopathology
Unit 2 (Year 12 & 13)
Approaches
Research Methods
Biopsychology
Unit 3 (Year 13)
Schizophrenia
Cognitive Development
Forensic Psychology
Issues and Debates
WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
Psychology A-Level can lead to many different career paths. Students in the past have secured places on courses are varied as Children’s Nursing, Social Work, Neuroscience, Criminology, Applied Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Psychology is a useful subject due to the need to understand how to work with people.
I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
You can find out just what types of careers are available in Psychology by accessing the British Psychological Society’s careers website available on:
Career options in psychology | BPS
https://www.bps.org.uk/public
You could also read the AQA specification in full at the following address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182/specification-at-a-glanc