Psychology

AS & A2

Qualification To Start The Course

Expected basic GCSE requirements for advance level study – i.e. five grades A*–C at GCSE. You must have gained at least a 'C grade' in English and mathematics.

Description Of The Subject

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. You will explore issues dealing with how and why people behave in a certain ways and what links people's behaviour to the environment.

What You Will Do

• Acquire an understanding of psychological theories
• Explore different areas such as memory, intelligence, stress, sleep, eating disorders and schizophrenia
• Look at research methods and the collection of data
• Participate in and conduct psychological investigations
• Analyse and interpret your own or others data and evaluate your findings
• Discuss ethics in psychology

Future Prospects

Follow a degree course in any of the social sciences leading to a career in:

• Health and care services
• Human resources
• Business management
• Education and research
• Prison services
• Civil service
• Forensic service