Psychology

Course summary

Psychology looks at the ways people think, act, react and interact. It is a fascinating subject that will help you understand human (and animal) behaviour and will allow you to better comprehend how we think and feel. Psychology is an interesting but challenging A-level and you will need to have a good balance of both scientific and written skills to access the content. Both hard work and good organisation will be important throughout the course. Studying Psychology will equip you with several different skills. These include but are not limited to, critical thinking, analytical skills and written and verbal communication skills. Students who study Psychology can go on to a wide variety of future careers. Jobs can range from roles such as clinical, educational and occupational psychologists, to positions in marketing, management and HR. The skills from Psychology are easily transferable and so open many doors to students.