Psychology

Course summary

Why take the course? Psychology is a popular subject because it develops a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. These skills are particularly relevant to young people and are transferable to further study and the workplace. The qualification offers you an engaging and stimulating introduction to the study of psychology, combined with the academic integrity and skills that higher education and employers value. Summary of what is studied (specification) In Year 12 the topics taught are: social influence, memory, attachment, psychopathology, approaches in psychology, biopsychology, research methods. In Year 13 the topics taught are: issues and debates in psychology and one of the topics from each of the three sections: Option 1: relationships, gender, cognition and development Option 2: schizophrenia, eating behaviour, stress Option 3: aggression, forensic psychology, addiction Where could this qualification take you? A Level Psychology links directly to the following career paths: clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, occupational psychologist, wellbeing practitioner, sports and exercise psychologist. It is also useful if you are interested in a career in counselling/advice, human resources, marketing, police or uniformed services, education, therapy/ coaching.