Psychology A/AS Level

Psychology is the science of human behaviour and experience; Psychologists use scientific methods to try to explain our own and others’ behaviour.  Psychology will be of use to anyone considering a career with people, from management, the media, or personnel work, to the social services, nursing or teaching, as well as to those who want to study it at University.  Graduates in Psychology are able to take further training and pursue careers in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Sport Psychology or teaching and research.

This course gives you a general introduction to psychological theory, research and application.  At AS Level you will study topics such as memory, child development, stress, normal and abnormal behaviour and therapies.  You will also learn how Psychologists conduct experiments, and about major problems and controversies in Psychology, including moral and ethical issues.

In the second year you will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge by studying aggression, relationships, eating behaviour, schizophrenia and addictive behaviour, as well as extending your knowledge of research methods.