A Level Psychology

Heathcote School & Science College

02084985110

Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES

Course summary

Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel and behave. Through research, psychologists try and provide theories to explain various aspects of human behaviour. Studying psychology enables us to gain a better understanding of ourselves and other people. What will you learn? Through this course (AQA, Code: 7812) you will develop knowledge and understanding of the different areas of psychology. You will also see how topical issues such as eating disorders or stress can be better understood and managed by looking at them from a psychological perspective. Topics studied include: • Social influence • Memory • Attachment • Psychopathology • Psychology in context • Approaches in psychology • Biopsychology • Research methods • Scientific processes • Data handling and analysis • Inferential testing • Issues and debate in psychology Options include: • Relationships • Cognition and Development • Schizophrenia • Eating Behaviour • Stress • Aggression • Forensic Psychology • Addiction

Entry Requirements

Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.

Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
GCSE qualifications	5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above	—
Combined Science	Grade 6-6 in Combined Science	—
Chemistry Alternative route	Grade 6 in Chemistry	—
Physics Alternative route	Grade 6 in Physics	—
Biology Alternative route	Grade 6 in Biology	—
English Literature	Grade 6 in English Literature	—
Sociology Alternative route	Grade 6 in Sociology	—
English Language Alternative route	Grade 6 in English Language	—
Mathematics	Grade 5 in Mathematics	—