Psychology A-level
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Description
Develop high-level analytical and evaluation skills and learn about the science behind behaviour. It’s a science-based subject which can lead to many different career paths from marketing through to cognitive neuroscience.
You follow the AQA specification.
First year (AS)
• Unit 1: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods
• Unit 2: Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual Differences
Second year (A2)
• Unit 3: Biological Rhythms and Sleep, Eating Behaviour and Relationships.
• Unit 4: Psychopathology, Psychology of Media and Research Methods
You learn in a variety of ways, typically through discussion, group work, independent study, traditional essa…
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Develop high-level analytical and evaluation skills and learn about the science behind behaviour. It’s a science-based subject which can lead to many different career paths from marketing through to cognitive neuroscience.
You follow the AQA specification.
First year (AS)
• Unit 1: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and
Research Methods
• Unit 2: Biological Psychology, Social Psychology, Individual
Differences
Second year (A2)
• Unit 3: Biological Rhythms and Sleep, Eating Behaviour and
Relationships.
• Unit 4: Psychopathology, Psychology of Media and Research
Methods
You learn in a variety of ways, typically through discussion, group
work, independent study, traditional essays, reading and research
tasks. There is a balance between challenge and support. You play
an active part in your learning and there is a strong focus on your
individual learning needs.
Classes take place over four days a week between 9am and 5pm. We
expect our students to be fully committed to their studies and
attend all timetabled sessions. In addition, you have the
opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of
individual subjects. There are many enrichment opportunities,
enabling you to extend your learning beyond the bounds of your
chosen subjects.
You develop the skills necessary for further formal assessment
through examinations and, in some subjects, through coursework. The
examination periods are in May/June. There are a range of regular
assignments, essays and class based assessments to help you develop
your study skills for the next educational step. Individual
learning targets
are set each term and you receive regular feedback on your progress
in meeting these targets.
You develop the skills necessary for further academic study,
such as strong report writing, essay writing and study skills,
including presentation skills.
You also improve the wider skills vital for success in further
study or employment, including self-confidence, speaking in front
of others, working with others, taking responsibility and managing
your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from
individual support, including clear advice about higher education
and careers.
6 x C grades at GCSE including English and maths. There are subject specific criteria for some subjects, for psychology you will need GCSE English Language grade C and GCSE Science grade BB.
With three A-levels the possibilities are endless. You can progress to higher education to study a variety of different subjects at degree level. A-levels also offer a high standard of education which many employers require as part of their entry criteria onto training programmes. An A-level in psychology will allow you access to university to study a BSc in psychology or a range of analytical subjects including marketing and business. You may then progress onto further study in specific fields of psychology such as clinical or forensic psychology which will result in you becoming a chartered psychologist. A psychology degree can also lead directly to the workplace including entry to graduate recruitment programmes.
Core Text Book: Cardwell M. and Flanagan C. Psychology AS - The Complete Companion for AQA (Third Edition) Folens. Pens, A4 Folder and A4 lined paper also required.
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