Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Psychologists employ the scientific method: formulating theories, testing hypotheses through observation and experiment and using statistics to analyse their findings. You don't need to have studied GCSE psychology to study the A level but you will need an interest in biology and a good grasp of maths, (particularly arithmetic, data handling, algebra and graphs). Psychology can be used in a wide variety of people-oriented careers and will give you a great set of transferable skills including communication, analysis and research and problem-solving skills. The course has scientific content but also gives you the opportunity to develop your extended writing skills. You'll explore classic and contemporary studies within different areas, perspectives and debates in psychology from topics such as memory and attention to understanding disorders such as Autism. You'll develop an awareness of the role of psychology in society and its applications to current issues such as mental health, crime and child development. The course will introduce you to the ways that psychologists use the scientific process, quantitative and qualitative data and statistical methods in their research.