Psychology

Course summary

Y12 content Topics include – Social influence, memory, attachment, approaches in psychology, psychopathology and research methods. Y13 content Y12 content plus the following topics – Biopsychology, issues and debates in psychology, relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. With a qualification in Psychology you could go on to Further or Higher Education. Additionally to this, if you do not use it for your main subject area it is a multi-disciplinary subject and will offer you a more effective way of thinking. Employers favour the subject as it requires the ability to be a flexible and forward thinking individual. For those interested in careers in psychology, visiting the British Psychological Society website will provide further information.