Psychology

SYLLABUS: AQA

1 - Why study Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Through the study of Psychology, you will develop the knowledge and skills needed to be able to comprehend the science of the mind and behaviour, as well as the impact this has on wider society.

2 - What will you study?

Year 12

Teacher 1: Paper 1 – Social Influence & Memory
Teacher 2: Paper 2 – Research Methods
Teacher 1: Paper 1 – Memory & Attachment
Teacher 2: Paper 2 – Research Methods & Approaches
Teacher 1: Paper 1 – Attachment & Psychopathology
Teacher 2: Paper 2 – Approaches & Biopsychology

Year 13

Teacher 1: Paper 3 - Gender
Teacher 2: Paper 2 & 3 – Research Methods & Issues and Debates
Teacher 1: Paper 3 - Aggression
Teacher 2: Paper 3 – Issues and Debates & Schizophrenia
Teacher 1: Paper 3 – Aggression and Revision
Teacher 2: Paper 3 – Schizophrenia and Revision

3 - How will you be assessed?

100% Examination. 3 Papers, all 2 hours long.

4 - What skills will you develop?

• Critical thinking skills
• Data interpretation skills
• Research skills and the ability to conduct your own research
• Collaboration skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Decision making
• Stress management
• Revision skills

5 - What makes a good Psychology student?

• Respectful
• Inquisitive
• Organised
• The ability to read and interpret data
• Up to date with current social issues
• Open-minded

6 -  Where can Psychology lead?

Psychology is embedded in society all around you. It is a subject which can be applicable to a range of different careers as it provides you greater knowledge about people.

Some careers are below:

• Psychotherapist
• Counsellor
• Social worker
• Psychologist – researcher
• Teacher
• Marketing and Business Management
• Human Resources
• MI5 / MI6
• Police force (including, but definitely not limited to, criminal investigator).
• Industrial and organisational psychology
• Sport psychologist
• Neuropsychologist
• Educational psychologist