Psychology

Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and is therefore directly relevant to your life. It is a fascinating subject as it seeks to understand why people behave as they do, and the complex workings of the human mind. A Level Psychology involves studying a wide range of topics. There is a lot of information to absorb and, importantly, you will need to learn how to apply this knowledge. An important skill you will learn is how to evaluate conflicting theories about human behaviour. Engaging in practical psychological research will help you to improve your knowledge of the methods psychologists use. Psychology combines well with most A Level courses. It is classified as a Science for UCAS entry, but works well alongside any Humanities options. Psychology provides a useful foundation for any career dealing with people. Students who have studied A Level Psychology study for a diverse range of degrees including Psychology, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Biomedical Sciences, Teaching and Sociology. If all this sounds interesting then Psychology may be for you.