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A—LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY "Great spirits have often overcome

violent opposition from mediocre

minds."

Albert Einstein ,

Psychology offers insight into the self and

others so is universally useful for all

interaction with people both professional

and personal.

Students will learn the fundamentals of the

subject and develop skills valued by Higher

Education (HE) and employers, including

critical analysis, independent thinking and

research.

Christ the King Sixth Form

Darlton Drive

Arnold

Nottingham

Nottinghamshire

NG5 7JZ

What will I study?

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour.

Psychology observes how people vary in their behaviour, in

what they think, say and feel, and explores the relationship

between behaviour and the mind. Psychology aims to

create general laws that can explain all behaviour as well as

appreciate exceptional cases that show how diverse

individual people can be. This is investigated through new

research or using existing evidence all of which is assessed

using scientific principles.

Year 1 covers Approaches and Research Methods,

Attachment, Social Influence, Memory and

Psychopathology (all compulsory content).

Year 2 covers Approaches and Research Methods, all topics

from Year 1 (compulsory content) with additional topics of

Schizophrenia, Relationships and Forensic Science (options

chosen).

How will I be assessed?

The AQA Psychology course is examined at the end of year

2 in 3 exams – more information can be found at http://

www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/

psychology-7181-7182

Year 1

During Year 1 there will be ongoing assessments to gage

students' progress and predicted achievement. There will

be a mock exam before the end of summer term.

Year 2

Each of the 3 papers is a 2 hour exam totalling 96 marks

and worth 33.3% of the A level result.

Assessment is through a range of shorter questions,

including multiple choice, and more extended writing

including 16 mark essays.

Paper 1; Introductory Topics in Psychology: Social

Influence, Memory, Attachment and

Psychopathology (all compulsory).

Paper 2; Psychology in context; Approaches in

psychology, Biopsychology and Research methods

in psychology

Paper 3; Issues and Options in Psychology; Issues and

debates in Psychology (compulsory), Relationships,

Schizophrenia and Forensic Science (options).

Personal Qualities

It is essential that students are articulate in English,

Mathematics and Science as the application of these skills

is vital throughout the Psychology course and

assessments. Students will also need to be very

committed and build on their independent learning skills

to take full advantage of the electronic textbook available.

A thirst for knowledge and excitement for new findings

would be ideal.

Career Prospects

Psychology offers insight into the self and others so is

universally useful for all interaction with people both

professional and personal. Those who wish to study

further can go to university; it is often also offered as a

joint subject and combines well with subjects such as

criminology or sociology. It naturally leads into careers

such as counselling and psychiatry, nursing, health and

social care and teaching, animal sciences, management

and journalism.