Exam board: AQA
Who is this course for?
This course is for students who are interested in understanding why we behave the way we do. What influences our decision making, relationships and more. It gives you experience of scientific theory, Mathematics and research skills and essay writing, so it can complement a range of subjects.
Entry requirements
GCSE Level 5+ in Biology and GCSE Level 6+ in English.
What is the course about?
Psychology is a fascinating area of study. It will help you understand human behaviour and mental processes and allow you to better understand how we think, act and feel.
| Compulsory content | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
| Social influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in psychology Biopsychology Research methods Issues and debates in psychology |
Relationships Gender Cognition and development | Schizophrenia Eating behaviour Stress | Aggression Forensic psychology Addiction |
What can the course lead to?
Psychology is becoming increasingly valued in all career paths for the analytical and reasoning skills that it gives you. You may go on to study Psychology at Higher Education to become a psychologist or you may move into a range of jobs ranging from marketing, management and HR, to sports or healthcare.
How will I be assessed?
| Paper 1: Introductory topics in Psychology | Paper 2: Psychology in context | Paper 3: Issues and options in Psychology |
| 2 hour written exam 96 marks 33.3% of A Level |
2 hour written exam 96 marks 33.3% of A Level |
2 hour written exam 96 marks 33.3% of A Level |
| 4 sections Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions |
3 sections Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions |
4 sections Multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions |
Useful websites and further reading Tutor2u.net www.simplypsychology.org
AQA Psychology for A Level Year 1 and AS – Cara Flanagan AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 – Cara Flanagan
