Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is defined as "The science of mind and behaviour". When you begin to study this subject, you will be able to understand the reasons why people behave in the way that they do, and evaluate different theoretical perspectives in order to explain the behaviour. The topics you will study are broad; the course ranges from social influence and biopsychology at AS to forensic psychology at A-level. During the course you will be expected to make presentations, debate from a particular perspective, scrutinise data and write both short and extended responses to questions. Psychology can lead to careers in areas including social work, occupational psychology, teaching, marketing, personnel, nursing and care.