Psychology has interested many students for the last twenty years, inspired by the need to question and understand the human mind and behaviour. The course itself is broad, encompassing current areas of research in the science of Psychology - for instance:

Social Psychology evaluates how humans attribute reasons for the behaviour of others; understands the nature of prejudice and discrimination; learns about the formation, maintenance and dissolution of relationships; social influences, collective behaviour, aggression and influences of the media on behaviour.

Bio-Psychology initially covers biological explanations of behaviour from the study of the nervous system and brain, bodily rhythms, and the interaction of biological, psychological and environmental influences when understanding stress.

Atypical Development and Abnormal Behaviour looks closely at subjects of learning / reading difficulties, emotional and behavioural problems; critically assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnosis, treatment and therapy of abnormal behaviour.

Cognitive Psychology examines the internal processes of the mind in memory, attention
and performance deficits and perception.

Developmental Psychology explores early socialisation and effects of deprivation; intellectual development and practical applications to education; social behaviour and diversity in development; adolescence, adulthood and old age and impacts of life events.

Throughout the course, issues and controversies in psychology, orientations of thought in
psychology and ethics will be addressed. Initial training in research, design and
methodology will ensure the student can test practically much of the theories covered
during the course, culminating in scientific investigative reports.

Career Prospects
The nature of Psychology means that as a subject of life, it will recur throughout life, in work and play. Following A Level Psychology, students can read a degree at University (B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc.(Hons)) in Psychology, or a combined course, e.g. with Philosophy, Behavioural Sciences, Business Studies. Graduates can then specialise by reading postgraduate degrees which will lead to Educational, Child, or Industrial Psychology. Clinical Psychology entails on-the-job training. Ergonomics/Occupational Psychology, Personnel/Resource Management, Business, Marketing are all possible careers. Those nwith Human Biology and Physical Education interests could follow a lucrative career in Sports Psychology.

AS level
A-level
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