PSYCHOLOGY

A-LEVEL EXAM BOARD – AQA

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 6+ MATHS & SCIENCE

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychology explores people’s thoughts, emotions and motivations. Psychology can be divided into five core areas, however these core areas are very much inter-related: Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Physiological Psychology; Individual Differences and Social Psychology.

This is a two year course where students sit three exams at the end of the second year of study.

In the first year, students will cover topics such as memory, psychopathology and research methods. The second year will include these topics as well as

WHAT NEXT?

Psychology is a popular degree to take at university and, due to the applied nature of the subject, can enhance prospects in many different careers such as clinical psychology, counselling psychology, educational psychology and research. covering more advanced topics such as schizophrenia and psychological explanations of stress, eating patterns and gender.

Throughout the two year course there is a consistent emphasis on research methods psychologists use to carry out their research and the statistical data and testing they employ.

The study of psychology will help students to gain a better understanding of themselves, of others and will facilitate a more reflective perception about their world. Psychology has very wide applications and is extremely popular at university and with employers.

WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT

educational psychologist and psychoanalyst who promoted the nursery school movement

Psychology can help your career either directly or indirectly. Careers in public relations, human resources, marketing, advertising and nursing are just a few examples. Other students may take a direct approach and become a psychologist in education, sport, industry or even policing.