A Level

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists investigate both the behaviour and the mental process of the individual. Study component areas are: 

• Research Methods - Planning, conducting, analysing, and reporting psychological research across a range of experimental and non-experimental methodologies and techniques. 

• Psychology Themes Through Core Studies - Introduces some of the central areas, perspectives, issues and debates through research in psychology.

• Applied Psychology - Compulsory sections on mental health and criminal psychology. Students will also study one of the following applied options: • child psychology • environmental psychology • sport and exercise psychology.

Assessment 

100% Exam 

Where Next 

Careers include clinical, educational, environmental, forensic, occupational or sports psychology. 

More Information 

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