Awarding Body: AQA
Course Length: A-level-2 Years
Entry Requirements: At least a grade 5 in GCSE Maths or Biology
Assessment: 3 exams. 1 - Introducing Topics 2 - Approaches & Biopsychology 3 - Topics in Psychology
Contact: Melanie Thompson
Email: mthompson@colmers.school
What Will I Learn?
Ever wondered what makes people mad? Or why some people conform? Why do victims of gun crime appear to have poor recall? Do early relationships with parents/ carers determine the quality of later relationships? AS and A-level Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave the way they do, covering the topics mentioned above as well as many more.
Why choose Psychology?
As Psychology is the study of human behaviour it is useful for all degrees and careers that involve people. Studying Psychology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options, including: • Marketing • Business development • Accountancy • Human resources • Forensic psychology • Occupational therapy • Clinical psychology • Nursing • Teaching
If I am interested in Psychology I should read:
Crash Course Psychology on Youtube http://www.s-cool.co.uk/A-level/ psychology The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
