A Level Psychology

Course summary

If you are curious about how your brain works, or baffled by human behaviour, then psychology is the A Level course for you. Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, thoughts and feelings. It is an exciting, inspiring and challenging course that will transform the way you view the world. During Year 12 we study a range of topics that will help you understand such questions as: What is the link between psychological stress and physical illness? How is information stored in our minds and why do we sometimes forget? Why do we change our actions to be the same as a group? Why do we follow orders from people in authority? During Year 13 you can choose to study from a range of fascinating topics such as: What are the biological and psychological explanations for Schizophrenia? How can it be treated effectively? What are the biological and psychological causes of smoking, gambling and alcohol addiction? Psychology is a useful A Level for any higher education course as it bridges many science courses and art and humanities courses by developing skills and knowledge useful in essay writing, analytical thinking and carrying out research. It provides a route into health related careers, mental health careers, education related careers, sports, criminal psychology and careers in media and advertising.