24838
PSYAL1
PATHWAY
Science
Course Details
Psychologists try to understand what motivates, challenges or modifies our behaviour and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems. With this course, you will develop your analytical and organisational skills and learn about scientific research methods, including collecting and working with data. You will also learn how to critically evaluate theories and explanations of behaviour. You will find yourself applying, without even realizing, much of what you learn in lessons to life outside of the classroom!
How is this course assessed?
This course will be assessed through internal mock exams in the first year and external exams in the second year.
Which other courses does this combine well with?
Maths, Law, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, History.
What is the Qualification?
Qualification – A Level Psychology
Level – A Level
What are the entry requirements?
5 GCSEs at 5 and above. Higher entry requirements are required for those wishing to study 4 A Levels.
You will need GCSE English at 5, Maths at 5 and Science at 66.
What are the modules and units?
– Attachment
– Memory
– Psychopathology
– Social psychology
– Biopsychology, Approaches and Methods
– Issues and Debates in Psychology
– Schizophrenia
– Relationships
– Addiction
What about careers?
Future careers include: Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational Psychologist and many more.