Psychology

Why Study Psychology?
Psychology is the scientific study of thought, emotion and behaviour. A Level Psychology equips students with a scientific understanding of the motivations of human behaviour and the methodological skills to be able to critically analyse research. Psychology at A Level has a similar assessment method to the sciences and the assessment objectives are weighted similarly; thus, students should demonstrate an academic ability and interest in Biology and Chemistry as well as a broader interest in why humans behave the way they do.
 

Sample Course Content:
Introductory Topics in Psychology: Social influence, Memory, Attachment. Psychology in context: Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology, Research methods. Issues and options in Psychology: Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology.
 

Career Value:
Psychology is an academic subject that equips students with a range of skills beyond those of the core curriculum, such as independent critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical writing. All of this is good preparation for almost any university degree. In terms of careers, Psychology students often go on to work in the practice of psychology and wider medical fields, law, criminology, social work, media & advertising and HR & PR within businesses.
 

Enrichment Opportunities:
As well as the exciting opportunities that the course itself brings we will also arrange visits to see the subject in action in the real world to enhance learning in the classroom and invite in subject specific speakers.