Psychology

Any A Level subjects can be combined. A Levels can also be studied alongside a BTEC Level 3 Certificate.

You will study an AS Level in the first year of this course.

Psychology is a fascinating and unique subject introducing students to how the discipline exists in everyday life and the academic domain. The study of psychology is research led and demands scientific exploration and rigour.

This course is ideal if you have an inquisitive mind and enjoy evaluating and discussing concepts and research.

There are two 90 minute exams in AS and three 120 minute exams at A Level.

What topics will I study?

• Attachment
• Memory
• Psychopathology
• Social Influence
• Forensics
• Gender
• Schizophrenia
• Research Methods
• Approaches
• Issues and Debates

You will:

• Develop your scientific skills in research, analysis, and the use of theory to develop explanations
• Study a range of topics such as forensic psychology, schizophrenia, the psychology of gender and anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder and phobias
• Debate topics such as nature versus nurture
• Learn about the importance of attachment in child development
• Have the opportunity to discuss sensitive topic areas, for example, depression, schizophrenia, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder

This course goes well with Sociology, Business, Sport, Biology, Law, English and Drama.

Next steps: You could study Psychology or other Humanities subjects at university. Further academic study and professional training can lead to a career in education (teaching, educational psychology), business, the health service (e.g. nursing, physiotherapy, sports science, clinical psychology, occupational therapy, counselling), law, police force, forensic psychology, criminology or the prison service.

You will need a grade 5 in GCSE English Language and 4 in Maths. Plus, you will need six GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Will also need a grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Science.

Subject bespoke Learning Resource Centre support, compute suite and iPads for research, lecture theatre.

There are some costs of materials and resources.