Psychology
Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. Its study leads to careers in sport psychology, educational psychology, childcare, counselling, social care, health psychology and occupational psychology.
Students need to achieve a minimum of grade 5 in Maths and English to be accepted onto the course. Once accepted they follow studies and topics set by AQA Psychology.
Year 12 students’ study seven areas of AS Level psychology
- Social influence
- Memory
- Attachment
- Psycho pathology
- Approaches in psychology
- Research methods
- Bio psychology
Assessment for AS Level Psychology includes two 90-minute exams.
Year 13 students’ study three areas of A Level psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Relationships
- Issues and debates
Assessment for A Level Psychology includes three two-hour exams.