Psychology

Course summary

Modules/subject areas covered • Approaches in Psychology • Biopsychology • Research Methods • Social Influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Issues and Debates in Psychology • One from Relationships; Gender; Cognition and Development • One from Schizophrenia; Eating Behaviour; Stress • One from Aggression; Forensic Psychology; Addiction What next? Psychology is ranked second in popularity of degree courses in the UK, behind Mathematics. A degree in the subject is highly thought of by many employers with over 750,000 people in the UK currently working in an area which involves Psychology as part of their role. Careers in Psychology can be found in countless fields, from health care and public service to education, business, technology and more. The skills gained through studying Psychology will provide long-reaching benefits during A level and beyond; in addition to satisfying your interest in human nature, having a solid understanding of what makes people do certain things can be a very marketable skill in a wide variety of job settings, including advertising, marketing, education, health care and politics.