Exam Board: AQA
Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in biology/combined science

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. It is a multi-disciplinary subject which explores of elements of biology, sociology, research methods, psychopathology, child development and much more. You will study the following compulsory content:

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment
• Psychopathology
• Approaches in Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Research methods
• Issues and debates in Psychology

You will also cover optional modules ranging from eating behaviours to forensic psychology.

The A-level will be assessed by three examination papers. Paper 1 and 2 will cover the compulsory content with a mix of multiple-choice questions and extended answers. Paper 3 covers issues in psychology and optional content.

Are interested in understanding how the brain works, how we behave and the world of research.

Many students who study psychology go onto to study psychology at university. However, there are a number of other university courses which utilise the skills of a psychology A-level. These include:

• Forensics
• Statistics
• Biology
• Neuroscience
• Criminology
• Medicine
• Law
• Social work
• Sports psychology
• Counselling
• Health promotion
• Marketing

• Left Neglect – Lisa Genova
• The Lucifer Effect – Phillip Zimbardo
• The Social Animal – Elliot Aronson