AS/A Level Psychology
Subject Staff: Lucy Harrison; Liz Henry; Julie Liddell (Head of Subject); Sarah Murray; Ariane Swart
- Level: AS/A Level
- Duration: 2 years
Why should I choose this course?
- Psychology is interesting and challenging, and studying it provides the opportunity to develop a unique combination of skills including:
• Research skills; Essay writing; Numerical skills; Communication and presentation skills; Questionnaire design and analysis
- I want to develop an understanding of human behaviour
- I want to study a scientific discipline which is fun and enlightening, but which requires commitment and hard work
What does the course consist of?
- In the first year we will look at the following topics for the AS-level
• Cognitive Psychology - Memory
• Developmental Psychology - Attachment
• Social Psychology - Conformity and Obedience
• Physiological Psychology - Stress
• Individual Differences - Psychological Abnormality
• Research methods - How we study human behaviour
- For the A2 level, topics may include:
• Eating behaviour - Culture, Biology and Eating disorders
• Psychopathology - Depression or Phobias
• Aggression - Mob behaviour and Jealousy
• Biopsychology - Biorhythms, Sleep and Dreams
• Research methods and Scientific Theory
What are the entry requirements?
- At least 5 A* to C passes at GCSE
- We recommend that students have a good GCSE pass in both Maths and English, and preferably a Science
How is this course assessed?
- Examination questions include short answer, stimulus-response and essay questions
What might this course lead on to?
- Specific Careers: Educational Psychologist, Sports Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist
- General Careers: Teaching, Media, Management, Personnel, Nursing etc