Why study A level psychology?
If you are fascinated by people and human behaviour, then psychology is for you. You will develop an understanding of leading approaches and key research areas in the science of mind and behaviour. During the course you will examine a wide range of topics including memory, social influence, schizophrenia and forensic psychology. You will also develop your communication, analysis and evaluation skills.
Knowledge and skills developed through studying psychology can be applied across a wide range of pathways including the arts, social sciences and traditional sciences, leading to careers in psychology, law, medicine, nursing, teaching and social work.
Course type
A level
Examination board
AQA
Entry requirements
Grade 5 in science and grade 4 in English and maths
How will A level psychology be delivered?
| Unit | Description |
| Introductory topics in psychology | Studying social influence, memory, attachment, and psychopathology. |
| Psychology in context | Discover key approaches in psychology, biopsychology, and research methods to understand how psychological research is conducted. |
| Issues and options in psychology | Study issues and debates in psychology such as the nature-nurture and free will vs determinism debates. Explore three topics in depth: gender development, schizophrenia, and forensic psychology. |
Assessment
• Examinations
Future pathways and careers
• Clinical psychologist
• Educational psychologist
• Research psychologist
• Law
• Journalism
• Nursing
• Teaching
• Social sciences
