Psychology Adv

Course summary

In the first year, you will gain a broad understanding of introductory topics in psychology. These include different approaches such as psychodynamic, humanistic, behaviourism, biopsychology, and cognitive psychology. You will study social influence, covering conformity, obedience, and minority influence, as well as memory, including short and long-term memory, forgetting, and eyewitness testimony. The course also explores psychopathology, focusing on phobias, depression, and OCD, along with attachment theories involving caregiver-infant interactions, types of attachment, and orphan studies. Additionally, you will learn about research methods, which cover how psychologists conduct experiments and observations. In the second year, you will deepen your knowledge of biopsychology, including the nervous system and brain functions. You will then study more advanced areas such as aggression, schizophrenia, and gender. Studying A-Level Psychology is highly useful for a wide range of university courses and careers. It helps you understand why individuals behave as they do while developing important skills like independent enquiry, evaluation, conducting research, and data analysis. This qualification is highly regarded by both admissions tutors and employers.