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Entry Requirements
It is desirable that students achieve at least a grade 7 in Biology GCSE to study Psychology at A Level. Students will need skills in Biology as well as humanities subjects, such as English Language, as an aptitude in essay writing as well as in science and maths are essential. However, there is no assumed psychological knowledge required at the start of the course.
This A Level would suit candidates who are...
• Intuitive
• Independent
• Enthusiastic and are driven to understanding human behaviour and society
• Analytical
• Thoughtful about understanding and explaining everyday life on a deeper level
• Interested in a career path that utilises the skills learnt from studying Psychology
Course Content and Examinations
A Level Psychology covers the main approaches within the discipline; social, developmental, psychopathology, cognitive and biopsychology. There is a considerable emphasis on the Research Methods science aspect, which is embedded throughout each topic. The skills and techniques learnt in Psychology are readily transferable to many other subjects, such as Mathematics, Biology, English Language, Politics etc. You will learn how to apply your Psychological knowledge to everyday life events, and gain insight into what influences human behaviour.
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Course Specification A Level ⏐ AQA 7182
Head of Department ⏐ Miss H Hemmings
The A Level specification compromises of three external examinations of equal weighting (33.33%). Each exam is two hours long and 96 marks in total. They include multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.
The compulsory topics are Social Influence, Memory, Research Methods, Attachment, Psychopathology, Biopsychology and Issues and Debates.
The optional units are Schizophrenia, Forensic and Relationships.
Where could this subject take you?
Many universities and career paths value the skills learnt from Psychology. They provide you with an insight into understanding human behaviour which is beneficial for the working environment. The practical skills learnt are highly desirable and valuable for future study, including essay writing, data analysis, teamwork and research.
Studying Psychology provides you with applicable transferable skills that can lead onto careers or study, in medicine, counselling, education, industry, law, sport psychology, business and management, research, therapy and many more.