Subjects

"Don't become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin." - Ivan Pavlov (1849-1936)

Year 1 (AS level)

2 Units – Introductory topics in psychology AND psychology in context

Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology 

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment

Paper 2: Psychology in context 

• Approaches & biopsychology
• Research methods 
• Psychopathology

Note: In summer term the students will begin preparing for year 2 psychology

Year 2 (A level)

3 Units – Introductory topics in psychology AND psychology in context AND issues and options in psychology

Paper 1: Introductory topics in psychology 

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment
• Psychopathology

Paper 2: Psychology in context 

• Approaches 
• Biopsychology 
• Research methods

Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology 

• Issues and debates in psychology
• Forensic psychology*
• Gender*
• Schizophrenia*

*Current ‘optional topic’ being taught.

The exam board is AQA and the specification can be viewed via the link below:

A level Psychology

Curriculum Sequence: Psychology