Psychology

Course summary

The A Level Psychology course introduces you to the many explanations psychologists offer for why people think, feel and behave the way they do. The course will equip students with the practical skills and research methods knowledge to enable them to undertake psychological research and realise the application of Psychology to the real world. It is a valuable A Level for anyone considering person-centred courses at university, including nursing, speech and language therapy, education, criminology and medicine, as well as pursuing Psychology at undergraduate level. UNITS OF STUDY: • Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology • Paper 2: Psychology in Context: Research Methods, Approaches and Biopsychology • Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: Issues and Debates, Aggression, Cognitive Development and Schizophrenia