Psychology

Assessment

Psychology is a popular subject at St George’s, which is attractive to students because it develops a range of valuable skills including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. These skills are particularly relevant to young people and are transferable to further study and workplace. The AQA qualification offers students an engaging and stimulating introduction to the study of psychology, combined with the academic integrity and skills that Higher Education and employers value. Associated careers include teaching, nursing, human resources, marketing, and clinical psychology. Past students have successfully completed the Nuffield Health work experience placement in their chosen area of psychological study. The department organises student visits to Universities for taster days, as well as conferences linked to areas of study. Pupils study AQA syllabus, specification for which can be found at: https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/psychology/specifications/AQA-7181-7182-SP-2015.PDF Topics studied across the two-year course are listed below, as well as the link to the specification taught here at St George’s: Social Influence Memory Attachment Psychopathology Approaches in psychology Biopsychology Research Methods Issues and Debates in psychology Gender Schizophrenia Aggression