Psychology

Course summary

Why do we fall in love? What brings some people to commit murder? Are apes intelligent? How do computer games influence our minds? Psychology is the scientific study of human thought and behavior—how we think, feel, act and interact individually and in groups. Psychologists are interested in what makes people tick and how this understanding can help solve major problems in society. Throughout the course students will learn about how the mind works, how we interact with the environment and others, and how psychologists have used scientific techniques to try and answer the above questions and many more. Psychology students will study a range of topics, including aggression, social influence, memory, mental disorders and relationships. They will gain fascinating insights into themselves and others. Psychology A-level is an excellent pathway to a variety of degrees and careers, including psychotherapy, education, human resource management, sports psychology, marketing, neuroscience and law.