Psychology A level
Why Psychology?
If you are interested in learning about why you or others behave the way they do, then psychology might be for you. You will learn all about the mind and brain, and how it affects the way we act, think and feel. This includes how we remember things; why we become attached to adults as infants and whether this affects our future relationships; are people born to be criminals or is this something that is developed?
Studying psychology at A level teaches you the fundamentals of the subject, as well as developing key transferable skills which are greatly valued by higher education courses and employers.
Entry requirements
- Minimum 5 full GCSE ’s or equivalent at grades 9-5 of which you must obtain:
- English (language or literature) grade 6 or above
- Mathematics grade 6 or above
- Biology separate science grade 6 or above (or Combined science grade 6:6 or above)
Course outline
- Introductory topics in Psychology – social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology.
- Psychology in context – approaches to psychology, biopsychology and research methods
- Issues in psychology / Applied psychology – issues and debates, gender, schizophrenia and forensic psychology.
Course content
AQA A level Psychology (7182)
How will I be assessed?
3 papers encompassing the different modules taught.
Each paper is 2 hours long and is worth 33% of your final grade.
Who to speak to for more information:
Miss T Bryant, t.bryant@kwschool.co.uk