Course outline – AQA A Level Psychology (7181/7182)

Why Study Alevel Psychology?

AS and A-level Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways.

You will learn a variety of skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving and many more that will prepare you for an exciting future with the possibility of a range of fantastic careers.

Topics include;

Social Influence

 

Memory

Attachment

Approaches in Psychology

Biopsychology

 

Psychopathology

Research Methods

Schizophrenia

 

Relationships

Forensic Psychology

Issues and Debates in Psychology

Assessment

There are two exams at AS each worth 50% of your AS qualification. Each exam lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is worth 72 marks. The exams consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. At A-level there are three exams, each account for one third of your

A-level. The three exams last 2 hours and are worth 96 marks each. The exams consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology

Social Influence; Memory; Attachment; Approaches in Psychology

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Questions consist of Multiple Choice, Short answer and Extended Writing up to 16 marks.

Paper 2: Psychology in Context

Biopsychology; Psychopathology and Research Methods (also embedded throughout)

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Questions consist of Multiple Choice, Short answer and Extended Writing up to 16 marks.

Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology

Issues and debates; Relationships; Schizophrenia; Forensic Psychology

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Section 1 – Issues and debates; Section 2 – Option 1, Section 3 – Option 2, Section 4 – Option 3.

Careers and Destinations:

Possible career options

Studying psychology at university can give you a whole host of exciting career options, including:

  • Marketing
  • Business development
  • Accountancy
  • Human resources
  • Forensic psychology
  • Occupational therapy
  • Clinical psychology
  • Nursing
  • Teaching.

Possible degree options:

According to bestcourse4me.com, the top seven degree courses taken by students who have an A-level in psychology are:

  • Psychology
  • English studies
  • Sociology
  • Business studies
  • Teaching
  • Sport and exercise science
  • Law.

Recent destinations of our students within this subject include;

BCUAdult Nursing
Uni. of WolverhamptonCriminal Behaviour (psychology)
BCUEarly Childhood Studies
Uni. of WolverhamptonEarly Childhood Studies
UCLPsychology
University of BirminghamPsychology
BCUPsychology with Criminology
BCUPsychology with Sociology
Coventry UniversitySocial Work
Coventry UniversitySociology & Criminology
Sport PsychologySport Psychology
University of WarwickBiomedical Science
De Montfort UniversityBusiness Information Systems
Coventry UniversityBusiness Management
Birmingham City UniversityComputer Forensics