Psychology A level
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 5 or above
- Biology separate science grade 6 or above (or Combined science grade 6:6 or above)
Course outline
Modules:
- 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) – click here
How will I be assessed?
3 papers encompassing the different modules taught.
Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology
Paper 2 – Psychology in Context
Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology
Each paper is 2 hours long and is worth 33% of your final grade.
A level Psychology resources – click here
Who to speak to for more information:
Miss T Bryant, t.bryant@kwschool.co.uk