A Level Psychology

A-level Psychology explores a variety of topics in order to better understand human behaviour. In year one, you will study topics including social influence, memory, attachment, clinical psychology and mental health. In year two, you will study topics including forensics, relationships and eating behaviour. Your mathematical skills will be tested throughout your studies and you will develop skills of critical analysis, independent thinking and research.

Full details of the course, its aims and objectives and methods of assessment can be accessed via:

AS and A-level Psychology Specification Specifications for first teaching in 2015 (aqa.org.uk)

Three exams of two hours each.

Paper 1 - Introductory Topics in Psychology (33%)

Paper 2 - Psychology in Context (33%)

Paper 3 - Issues and Options in Psychology (33%)

Our entry requirements are as follows:

• 5 x GCSEs at minimum Grade 4

• GCSE Grade 4 in English and Mathematics

• GCSE Grade 5 in an academically relevant qualification to the chosen A-level subject

Higher education and career pathways supported by A-level Psychology include:

• Counselling

• Criminal/forensic psychology

• Educational psychology

• Clinical psychology

• Sports psychology

• Neurology