Psychology

PSYCHOLOGY

STUDYING PSYCHOLOGY AT KS5
6 lessons per week

The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain; an unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric currents. But why is it that some people suffer from stress or mental illness? Or that others are considered abnormal for deviating from social norms? Psychology looks at questions like these and more. It’s a fascinating science with cutting edge research that has real world applications that you are bound to find interesting.

Topics may include:

• Sex and Gender
• Forensic Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Schizophrenia
• Memory
• Social Influence
• Attachment
• Approaches in Psychology

CAREER PATHWAYS IN PSYCHOLOGY

If you want a career in any of the caring services, or in marketing or human resources, you will find an understanding of psychology useful. Psychology leads to a number of career routes including forensic psychology, sports psychology, clinical psychology and counselling and psychotherapy. A-level Psychology will help you develop a range of skills that will benefit you, whether you decide to go on to further study or the working world, including; analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving, planning and conducting scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and critical reasoning skills.