A Level Psychology

Examination Board: AQA

Course Type: A Level

Examination Board Specification: Click here

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

    • Educational psychologist

    • Forensic psychologist

    • 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

    • Education consultant

    • Human resources officer

    • Life coach

    • Market researcher

    • Mediator

    • Neuroscientist

    • Play therapist

    • Policy officer

    • Psychotherapist

    • 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.