Psychology – A Level
You will learn to understand and evaluate the main principles of various approaches in Psychology, including Cognitive, Biological, Social and Behaviourist explanations and how these can be applied to modern-day issues in society. This couldinclude both clinical and forensic applications. You will also be expected to discuss the issues and debates raised in these themes and provide empirical evidence to support their arguments, which will draw on the content taken throughout the course.This is a new subject for most students, and therefore you must be prepared to learn a large number of new and complex concepts relatively quickly.
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 5, Science at grade 6
and maths at grade 5 as a minimum. If GCSE Psychology has been taken, a GCSE grade 5 in Science will be acceptable. .
Psychology A Level students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course related experiences. In the last couple of years, this has included a visit to the Bethlem Royal Hospital and Bethlem Museum of the Mind to assess how psychological treatments of mental health have changed over time. Psychologists can also sign up for a theatre trip in the winter term to see Kinky Boots in preparation for units on social influence and gender (there is an extra cost for this trip).
In addition to course specific experiences, students also have the opportunity to get involved in the College’s Activities Programme.
The field of Psychology is vast as it encapsulates all human behaviour. It is an extremely well respected and valued subject by employers, businesses and higher education establishments. It is considered to be a Science, yet its students are required to have many other skill sets, including essay writing.
This qualification gives students transferable knowledge and skills which prepares them for university degrees. When taken alongside other A Level/BTEC Level 3 courses, students can progress onto degrees in Psychology, Teaching, Counselling, Health, Sport and Criminology.
Occupations that are commonly associated with Psychology include:
The Civil Service,
Law
,
Clinical occupations, Education
, Human Resources, Police Force
and Counselling Services.
On this course students will develop a wide range of study skills, with particular emphasis on analytical, descriptive and organisational skills. At AS students will study 5 main approaches, 2 perspectives and research methods and at A2 students will build on this by taking a closer look at Forensic psychology and Health and Clinical psychology as well as Research Methods.
This course is 100% examination based and the exam board is AQA.
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