Psychology (AS and A2)

Psychology works in good combination with subjects such as Humanities, Biology, Sociology, Media Studies and Performing/Actual Arts.

It is accepted for a wide range of university degree courses such as Psychology (specific and non-specific), Sociology, Anthropology, Sports Science, Media Studies, Social Work, Law and Politics and Medicine. It is also accepted in training courses for Health and Social Care, Personnel Management, Teaching, Leisure and Tourism, Police, Armed Forces and Sports Trainers.

Course aims
The aim of the syllabus is to promote a general understanding of human psychology (human behaviour with the influence of environmental factors). We look at the different processes involved in human behaviour, through the research that has been conducted. Through understanding the concepts and processes of human behaviour we also look at how research has been conducted and learn how to create a research project from a basic experimental question (Hypothesis).

Course content
The course is made up of 4 units.  There are 2 units at AS Level and A2 Level.  All the units are assessed through public examinations sat either in January or May.

AS	Units	Exam duration	% of total AS exam	% of total A2 exam
	Unit1 (PSYA1) – Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods Unit2 (PSYA2) – Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences	1.5 hours   1.5 hours	50%   50%	25%   25%
A2	Unit3 (PSYA3) – Topics in Psychology Unit4 (PSYA4) – Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and Research Methods	1.5 hours   1.5 hours		25%   25%

Entry requirements 5 GCSE grades at A*-C, including GCSE English, Maths and Science.  It is not essential to have studied this subject prior to the Sixth Form.

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