PSYCHOLOGY

WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?

A-Level Psychology is a valuable subject, as it allows us to re-examine our own personal beliefs and intuitions in an objective and scientific manner. This process challenges preconceptions and forces us to re-examine our understanding of human behaviour, both as individuals and in groups.

TOPICS OF STUDY AT A-LEVEL

Year 1: Key Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods, Social Influence, Psychopathology, Memory and Attachment.

Year 2: Gender, Eating Behaviour, Forensic Psychology, Stress and Addiction. Additional Psychodynamic and Humanist Key Approaches, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology.

WHAT THIS SUBJECT MIGHT LEAD TO:

Psychology remains one of the most popular choices at university. It is a flexible subject, offering both direct career paths and underpinning many other courses. It forms the foundations for a career in areas such as business, child development, marketing, criminology and law, neuroscience and sports sciences. It has been a valuable subsidiary subject for those considering medicine.

Opportunities Beyond The Classroom

Practical investigations on peers, perhaps leading to an EPQ. Conferences in Bristol and a prison visit. Essay competitions.

Suggested Entrance Requirement

Minimum grade 6 in Combined Sciences. Recommended 6 in English and Mathematics.