Students must meet the minimum entry requirements for the Academic or Combination study pathway. In addition, students must have GCSE Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 5 in Maths (or equivalent at BTEC Level 2).

The word Psychology is derived from two Greek words; psyche (mind, soul or spirit) and logos (study), which put together gives ‘Study for the mind’. Psychology is a very popular subject at A-level as it gives us explanations for why we think, feel and behave in the way that we do. Psychology is interested in explaining individual behaviour such as what makes us different and similar to other individuals and how we interact.

If you are interested in research, like to be challenged, involved in discussing issues and can draw together often conflicting information into written or verbal reports, then you may be interested in Psychology as a course.

YEAR ONE

• Memory
• Social Influence
• Attachment
• Psychopathology

YEAR TWO

• Psychological Issues and Debates
• Relationships
• Schizophrenia
• Aggression

Alongside these topics, students will also develop an understanding of Psychological Research and Scientific methods, this allows students to think about conducting their own research as well as being able to think critically about research conducted by others.

YEAR TWO

There are 3 x 2 hour exams to be taken at the end of the course.

Psychology would be beneficial for university degrees in Psychology, Social Sciences and vocational courses such as teaching, the police force, speech therapy, nursing, social work etc. Psychology would also be useful in such areas as careers/degree courses which require interpersonal skills and the study of people and society.