A-Level in Psychology

Psychology is the study of the mind. A Level Psychology introduces students to key areas of the subject.

A Level Psychology introduces students to key areas of the subject. These are Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Aggression and Issues and debates in Psychology.

Paper 1 exam- Introductory topics in psychology 33.3%

Paper 2 exam- Psychology in context 33.3%

Paper 3 exam- Issues and options in psychology 33.3%

For all Sixth Form courses, students must have five GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grades 9-4, which must include Mathematics and English Language/Literature at a Grade 4 or above. For this course students also require a Grade 4 in Psychology if taken or if not taken a Grade 5 in English Language is required.

If you do not select Mathematics as one of your other options it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to study Core Maths alongside Psychology as an additional subject in Year 12.

Students can take this course to complement other A level courses such as a Science, English or Mathematics. This could lead onto Higher Education to study Psychology or more general higher education courses.

With further training, students may choose a career related to Psychology such as becoming a counsellor, nurse or psychologist.

Some students choose to go straight into employment.

This is a recognised qualification that will help students to develop the skills, understanding and knowledge sought by many employers across a range of industries.

Psychology opens up many career and Further Education opportunities. Psychology complements any career that involves people, as well as more specific careers such as those in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology and Educational Psychology.