About.
Psychology could be the subject for you if you’re keen to explore the human mind and discover why we think and act the way we do. It’s a fascinating area where you’ll gain insight into people’s behaviours, perceptions and motivations. Psychologists play a vital role in society, in aspects from education to the economy. It has helped children’s intellectual growth, discovered conditions such as PTSD and taught us ways to manage stress. As a psychologist, you could work towards improving people’s wellbeing.
Career Pathways.
Future career pathways include:
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist
- Health
- Nursing
- Midwifery
Further Information.
If you require further information on any aspect of the course you should contact the following:
Assessment.
Teaching Units, Assessment Method and Weighting.
Unit / Content
Assessment
Weightings
Paper 1: Introducing Topics in Psychology
1. Social Influence
2. Memory
3. Attachment
4. Psychopathology
1. Social Influence
2. Memory
3. Attachment
4. Psychopathology
2 hours
96 marks
96 marks
33.3%
Paper 2: Psychology in Context
5. Approaches in Psychology
6. Biopsychology
7. Research methods
6. Particles and Medical Physics
5. Approaches in Psychology
6. Biopsychology
7. Research methods
6. Particles and Medical Physics
2 hours
96 marks
96 marks
33.3%
Paper 3.
Paper 3. Issues and Options in Psychology
8. Issues and debates in Psychology
Elected optional content
Paper 3. Issues and Options in Psychology
8. Issues and debates in Psychology
Elected optional content
2 hours
96 marks
96 marks
33.3%