Psychology A Level

Study is split into three main areas:

Paper One - Research Methods: students focus on how research is

conducted in psychology and have the opportunity to carry out their own

research.

Paper Two - Core Studies: students learn about twenty core studies from

psychology and what they tell us about human behaviour. Particular areas of focus include; obedience, memory and regions of the brain.

Paper Three - Options in psychology - in this final unit there is the opportunity for more indepth study focusing on mental health, child psychology and criminal psychology.

Three, two hour examinations at the end of the second year of study.

At least grade 5 in maths.

Psychology is an extremely useful A level to have for a wide range of careers and destinations. In particular psychology may be useful if you intend to work or study in any of the following areas: medicine, neuroscience, psychiatry, marketing, sports coaching, child development, nursing, the police force.