Psychology A-Level

Psychology is the study of the human mind and human behaviour, why do people do the things they do?

 How does the mind work and how does it affect behaviour. The Psychology A-Level allows students to learn about key areas and perspectives in psychology, methodological and ethical issues, as well as debates in psychology. 

Students will explore core approaches and methods of Psychology with cognitive, social, biological, developmental, individual differences will be looked at. Students will also explore in more detail elements of applied psychology. Students will also learn how to plan, conduct  and analyse research and look at methods including: self-reporting, experimenting, observations and correlations.  

Format

Independent reading and essay-based subject. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis and problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific methods, linking theoretical and conceptual issues, research methods, mathematical problem-solving, statistical analysis, data collection, self-reflection, team work  

Complimentary A-Levels

Sociology, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Philosophy,  English Language & Literature, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Politics, Business Studies, Economics, Drama, 

Typical Assessment

Examinations, with some Boards offering a part coursework option. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, mental health counsellor, school counsellor, therapist, researcher, social work, social policy, social research, teaching, police, social care, market researcher, advertising and marketing, international aid/development work, human resources, community development, probation, urban planning, diversity, marketing, public relations, community health, child welfare. 

UK Universities Include

University of Leicester, University of Roehampton, University of Kent, University of Exeter, University of Portsmouth, University of Hertfordshire, University of Southampton, University of Cambridge, University of Stirling, University of Warwick, University of Sussex, University of York, University of Lincoln, University of Liverpool, University of Reading, University of Nottingham, University of Dundee, University of Essex, University of Birmingham, University of Bath, University of St Andrews, University of Aberdeen, University of Lancaster, University College London (UCL), University of Bristol, Newcastle University, University of Westminster, Cardiff University, University of Sheffield, University of East Anglia, University of Glasgow, University of Leeds, Swansea University, University of Surrey, University of Edinburgh, Queen Mary University of London, University of Manchester, University of Oxford, Royal Holloway University of London, King’s College London