Psychology

Course summary

• Does prison really change criminal behaviour? • Why do we forget? • Do your childhood relationships influence your adult ones? Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in a certain way. You will develop a number of skills including analytical thinking, communication and problem solving. An interest in Biology is required for success. THE FUTURE: Students who study A Level Psychology typically go on to study the following subjects at university: Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, English, Teaching, Law, Sports and Exercise. Studying Psychology at university can then lead to a whole host of exciting career options including: Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources, Forensic Psychology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Teaching, Clinical Psychology and Educational Psychology. YEAR 12: • Approaches in Psychology • Social Influence • Psychopathology • Memory • Attachment • Research Methods • Biopsychology YEAR 13: • Research Methods • Cognition and Development • Stress • Forensic Psychology • Issues and Debates in Psychology