Faculty: Humanities
Subject: A Level Psychology
Subject Leader: Miss H Daniels
Subject Overview
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour.
Course Content
Across the two years, students will study introductory topics in Psychology, Psychology in context and issues and options in Psychology.
- INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (Paper 1):
- Social Influence
- Memory
- Attachment
- Psychopathology
- PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTEXT (Paper 2):
- Approaches
- Biopsychology
- Research Methods (including understanding of statistical test, methods used in Psychology plus mathematical knowledge including data handling and interpretation).
- INTRODUCTORY TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY (Paper 3):
- Issues and Debates
- Relationships
- Forensics
- Schizophrenia
Assessment
For the full two-year A-Level course, there will be three papers at the end of Year 13, each lasting two hours. Each paper is worth 96 marks and has an equal weighting towards the end grade. All papers consist of multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and extended essay questions. Students are assessed on their knowledge, analysis and evaluation skills.
Potential Career Options
Psychology is an increasingly popular choice at degree level and can open up a number of careers. These include teaching, occupational therapy, clinical psychology, research, personnel and management in industry, armed forces, policing, medicine, nursing, media and law.
