Psychology
Introduction
Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. Included as a Science subject for many universities it has become a popular subject a NUAST. It is attractive to students because it develops a range of valuable skills, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. These skills are particularly relevant to young people and are transferable to further study and the workplace.
A level Psychology is 100% exam based over 3 x 2 hour papers.
Exam board is AQA: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology
Content
Year 1 Topics (Year 12)
- Introduction and Approaches in Psychology
- Research methods – statistics and probability
- Psychopathology – depression, phobias and ocd. possible explanations and how we treat them
- Memory – cognitive psychology exploring how we remember and forget.
- Attachment – how we attach to our primary caregiver and how that can have an impact on our lives.
Year 2 Topics (Year 13)
- Schizophrenia – explanations and treatments
- Forensic psychology –profiling, offending behaviour and treatment
- Biopsychology – biological rhythms, brain research and human anatomy and physiology
- relationships – sexual selection and human reproductive behaviour
- Research methods – inferential tests
- Issues and debates
Links
- https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology
- https://simplypsychology.org/a-level-psychology.html
- https://www.tutor2u.net/psychology
Possible Careers
- Educational Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Criminal or Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Sports Psychology
- Health Psychology
https://www.verywellmind.com/a-list-of-psychology-careers-2794917