A Level Psychology
Assessment Objectives :
AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures.
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures:
in a theoretical context
in a practical context
when handling qualitative data
when handling quantitative data.
AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to:
make judgements and reach conclusions
develop and refine practical design and procedures.
Unit 1
Component 1 – 2 hour exam at the end of year 13
Introductory topics in psychology
Section A Social Influence
Section B Memory
Section C Attachment
Section D Psychopathology
Unit 2
Component 2 - 2hr exam at the end of year 13
Psychology in context
Section A approaches in Psychology
Section B Biopsychology
Section C Research methods
Unit 3
Component 3 - 2hr exam at the end of year 13
Issues and options in Psychology
Section A issues and debates in psychology
Section B Relationships
Section C Schizophrenia
Section D Forensic Psychology
Where can an A Level in Psychology lead?
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Clinical psychologist
Counselling psychologist
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Further education teacher
Health psychologist
High intensity therapist
Occupational psychologist
Psychological wellbeing practitioner
Sport and exercise psychologist
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
Advice worker
Border Force officer
Careers adviser
Chaplain
Counsellor
Detective
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Neuroscientist
Play therapist
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Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.