Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems.
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems.
Specification
Specification
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Course Content
Course Content
Year 1 - Social Influence, Memory, Attachments, Approaches, Biopsychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods
Year 1 - Social Influence, Memory, Attachments, Approaches, Biopsychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods
Year 2 - Development of Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods, Issues and Debates, Relationships, Aggression and Schizophrenia.
Year 2 - Development of Approaches, Biopsychology and Research Methods, Issues and Debates, Relationships, Aggression and Schizophrenia.
Assessment
Assessment
Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology
Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology
▪ Social Influence
▪ Social Influence
▪ Memory
▪ Memory
▪ Attachment
▪ Attachment
▪ Psychopathology
▪ Psychopathology
Paper 2: Psychology in context
Paper 2: Psychology in context
▪ Approaches in Psychology
▪ Approaches in Psychology
▪ Biopsychology
▪ Biopsychology
▪ Research Methods
▪ Research Methods
Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology
Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology
▪ Issues and debates in psychology
▪ Issues and debates in psychology
▪ Relationships
▪ Relationships
▪ Schizophrenia
▪ Schizophrenia
▪ Aggression
▪ Aggression
Progression
Progression
If you study psychology you’ll be able to hone your analytical and organisational skills and learn about scientific research methods, including collecting and working with data. Learning about human behaviour can also help to build your communication skills and improve your teamwork and leadership skills. Psychology is useful for any job that requires lots of interaction or an understanding of human behaviour and development. People with skills in psychology are sought after inbusiness, management, teaching, research, social work and careers in medicine and healthcare.
If you study psychology you’ll be able to hone your analytical and organisational skills and learn about scientific research methods, including collecting and working with data. Learning about human behaviour can also help to build your communication skills and improve your teamwork and leadership skills. Psychology is useful for any job that requires lots of interaction or an understanding of human behaviour and development. People with skills in psychology are sought after inbusiness, management, teaching, research, social work and careers in medicine and healthcare.