Psychology

Assessment

"Each paper is assessed through three exams (2h) at the end of Year 13. There is no coursework for Psychology. Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology - Social Influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology. Paper 2: Psychology in Context - Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods (which includes scientific approaches, data handling and analysis). Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology: Compulsory topic - Issues and debates in psychology Optional topics - Relationships, Schizophrenia and Forensic psychology. Skills Developed Studying Psychology: If you study psychology at A-level, you will learn the fundamentals of the subject, and develop skills valued by Higher Education and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. You will be able to hone your analytical skills and learn about scientific research methods, including collecting and working with data."