Psychology

Course summary

This course will give you the opportunity to understand how psychologists explain why people do the things they do. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. The AQA specification has been designed to be exciting and challenging. The course includes the study of Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology, Research Methods, Schizophrenia, Forensic Psychology, Relationships, Issues and Debates and Bio-Psychology. Where will it lead? Psychology complements both the Natural Sciences and the Social Sciences as well as the Humanities, Business and Health and Social Care courses. As an A-level subject, it can lead to countless opportunities and is particularly popular with students wishing to pursue careers in Medicine, Healthcare, Forensics, Criminology, Teaching, Counselling and Therapy. Enrichment opportunities Students have a range of opportunities including participation at conferences, trips, and visiting speakers. Recent opportunities have included a talk at the school by an eating disorders specialist, visits to the Science Museum and London Zoo and attendance at the Tutor2U Psychology revision conference.