Examination Board: WJEC/Eduqas
This A level specification in Psychology is stimulating, distinctive and attractive, providing exciting opportunities for the learners to:
- study a variety of historical and current psychological approaches
- study classic and contemporary psychological research covering a variety of perspectives and topics
- study principles of investigating human and animal behaviour
- apply psychological information to everyday situations
- explore contemporary issues raised in psychological research
- work scientifically through their own psychological research
- demonstrate greater emphasis on the skills of psychology. This specification encourages learners to:
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of psychology and how they relate to each other
- develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods in psychology
- develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills
- develop their interest in and enthusiasm for psychology, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject
- understand how society makes decisions about psychological issues and how psychology contributes to the success of the economy and society
Grade 5 in GCSE English and Grade 5 in GCSE Maths.
In Year 12 students study:
- Psychology: Past to Present: An insight into the five approaches of Psychology; these include; behavioural, biological, psychodynamic, cognitive and positivist. Each approach includes traditional and contemporary research and how they treat abnormal behaviour.
- Psychology: Investigating Behaviour This includes planning, designing, conducting, analysing and evaluating Psychological research. It also involves the analysis of psychological methods used in research.
In Year 13
An A Level in Psychology will equip you for further study or a career in Psychology, Social Sciences, Criminology, Education, Mental Health, Counselling, Social Work, Public Services e.g. Police, Nursing, Fire Service, Market Research, Child Care, Ergonomics, Advertising, Public Relations and Recruitment.
