Psychology

Course summary

During this course, you will study 4 units, 3 of which are mandatory and 1 which is optional. The mandatory content allows you to concentrate on the development of your knowledge and understanding of psychology, as well as the application of skills that are important in psychology, over an extended period. Mandatory units: Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications Unit 2: Conducting Psychological Research Unit 3: Health Psychology Have you ever wondered why some people develop mental disorders, whilst others don’t? Why do those convicted of a crime and sent to prison return to society reformed, whilst others go on to commit further crimes? Psychology attempts to examine questions such as this; it is a fascinating science with cutting-edge research that has many real-world applications. Understanding human behavior can help address many of the problems and issues in society today, such as crime, reliability of eyewitness testimony, treatment of psychological disorders, and brain recovery after trauma. Psychology will complement just about any other subject. Students who study psychology often also study Biology, Geography, Sociology, Business, English, and Maths. In comparison to A-level psychology, the vocational equivalent allows students to complete internally assessed coursework that will contribute to the overall grade.