PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology is both scientific and non-scientific. It is a subject that is extremely useful should a student have an interest in the how and why of human behaviour. It is invaluable for students seeking an understanding of the biology of human behaviour and the mental processing that humans use to respond to external stimuli i.e. information received through our senses and how we develop, interact, learn, mature and age.
The specification offered is the AQA syllabus.
Specification Units
AQA Syllabus A
Unit 1 PSYA1 Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and
Research Methods
Unit 2 PSYA2 Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual
Differences
Unit 3 PSYA3 Topics in Psychology
Unit 4 PSYA4 Psychopathology, Psychology in Action and Research
Methods
To succeed a student has to develop their ability to write well, analyse, evaluate and respond accordingly to questions.
Taking this subject allows students to further their interest in this subject at University which can open a number of career opportunities including, psychologist, therapist or mental health worker.
