Psychology is one of the fastest growing university subjects and it is an ideal platform for a wide range of careers. The course involves active learning and opportunities for students to conduct their own research.
Psychology
Years 12 to 13 – A Level
A Level Psychology
Examination Board: OCR
Course Code: H567
The course is made up of three units:
- 01 – Research Methods (2 hour examination, 30% of A Level) Students learn about the core psychological methods and have the opportunity to conduct their own primary research.
- 02 – Psychological Themes Through Core Studies (2 hour examination, 35% of A Level) Students are introduced to the central areas within psychology and study both a classic and contemporary piece of research. Themes of study include; attention, regions of the brain, responses to people in authority, memory and moral development.
- 03 – Applied Psychology (2 hour examination, 35% of A Level) Students study issues in mental health, child psychology and criminal psychology in greater depth in order to develop a greater understanding of key developments in these fields.
Suitable for students who are interested in:
- The changing treatment of the mentally ill
- Why people turn to crime?
- How the brain functions
- What makes us obey someone in authority?
- Why we ‘remember’ things that did not happen?
Leading to a career in:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Police
- Research
- Education
- Healthcare
