Psychology
A-Level Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways.
You will learn a variety of skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving and many more than will prepare you for an exciting future.
Subject Content
Compulsory Content
- 1. Social influence
- 2. Memory
- 3. Attachment
- 4. Psychopathology
- 5. Approaches in Psychology
- 6. Biopsychology
- 7. Research methods
- 8. Issues and debates in Psychology
Option 1
- 9. Relationships
- 10. Gender
- 11. Cognition and development
Option 2
- 12. Schizophrenia
- 13. Eating behaviour
- 14. Stress
Option 3
- 15. Aggression
- 16. Forensic Psychology
- 17. Addiction
Assessments
In A Level Psychology, scholars work towards 100% terminal examinations, comprising of three papers.
Paper 1 - Introductory Topics in Psychology (33.3% of A-level)
Compulsory content from sections 1-4
- 2 hour written exam
- 96 marks
Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (33.3%)
- 2 hour written exam
- 96 marks
Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology (33.3%)
Compulsory content from section 8 above
Optional content - 1 from Option 1, 1 from Option 2, and 1 from Option 3
- 2 hour written exam
- 96 marks
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Course Information
Compulsory content from sections 5-7
Possible Degree Options
- Psychology
- English studies
- Sociology
- Business studies
- Teaching
- Sport and exercise science
- Law
Possible Career Options
- Marketing
- Business development
- Accountancy
- Human resources
- Forensic psychology
- Occupational therapy
- Clinical psychology
- Nursing
- Teaching