Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists do experiments and observations to try to understand why people act the way they do. They use this understanding to create useful applications to help people. If you are interested in understanding other humans better, then this might be the subject for you. Additionally, learning about how and why people behave in certain ways will help you build communication skills. People with a Psychology background can be found in business, management, medicine, healthcare, teaching, research, marketing, social work, police, the arts… anywhere there are people! A-level Psychology is a linear qualification which is usually taken over two years. It requires academic writing, mathematical and scientific skills. GCSE subjects which would be useful include any Science or Social Science subjects (although it is not necessary to have studied Psychology before), Maths, History, English or any other essay-based subject.
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs with a minimum grade 6 including Maths and English and for the subjects taken through to A-level, however we require a grade 7+ if studying Maths or Further Maths.
A-level course (Examined in Year 2) ■ Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology. Compulsory content 1-4. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours. ■ Paper 2: Psychology in Context. Compulsory content 5-7. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours. ■ Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology. Compulsory content - 8. Optional content: one from Option 1; one from Option 2; one from Option 3. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
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Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists do experiments and observations to try to understand why people act the way they do. They use this understanding to create useful applications to help people. If you are interested in understanding other humans better, then this might be the subject for you. Additionally, learning about how and why people behave in certain ways will help you build communication skills. People with a Psychology background can be found in business, management, medicine, healthcare, teaching, research, marketing, social work, police, the arts… anywhere there are people! A-level Psychology is a linear qualification which is usually taken over two years. It requires academic writing, mathematical and scientific skills. GCSE subjects which would be useful include any Science or Social Science subjects (although it is not necessary to have studied Psychology before), Maths, History, English or any other essay-based subject.
Entry requirements: 5 GCSEs with a minimum grade 6 including Maths and English and for the subjects taken through to A-level, however we require a grade 7+ if studying Maths or Further Maths.
A-level course (Examined in Year 2) ■ Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology. Compulsory content 1-4. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours. ■ Paper 2: Psychology in Context. Compulsory content 5-7. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours. ■ Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology. Compulsory content - 8. Optional content: one from Option 1; one from Option 2; one from Option 3. Assessed by written exam: 2 hours.