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Psychology is a wide-ranging course which involves students in a variety of interesting topics.
If you are the sort of person that is often intrigued by the actions and thoughts of others (and yourself), then psychology will develop this interest and add some analytical skills.
It is an academic subject which requires students to read and respond critically to research studies and the theories that relate to them.
Students follow the OCR syllabus
15 core studies (from 15 different psychologists) from 5 different areas of psychology (Social, Cognitive, Physiological, Developmental & Individual differences) and psychological investigations.
Candidates will study and conduct 4 investigations (experiment, correlation, observation and self-report).
Candidates will choose to study 2 out of the following options of applied psychology:
Candidates will also study a range of perspectives, issues, methods and debates and will study aspects of research design and implementation.
Students will be externally assessed in January and June of each year. During the year they will have to meet certain deadlines, which will be to assess progress in the modules as we work towards the final examinations.
Students will need a good standard of English and the ability to think and write logically. A good GCSE grade in English is a fair indication of their suitability to the course. Students should discuss their choice with the Head of Department before making an application. Students wishing to take this subject should have a strong teacher recommendation.
Students wishing to follow a programme of 'A' level GCEs or Advanced GCEs should have a minimum of five A* - C grades at GCSE. One of these should normally be in this subject or a closely related subject.
Please note. National data from students taking this subject suggests that candidates who enter with an average points score equivalent to a grade C would have a minimum level of expectation of attaining a grade D at the end of the A2 course. All students must discuss their application for a course with an appropriate member of staff from the subject department.
There are a wide range of degree courses in psychology available at the majority of universities. A psychology degree could lead to a career in, for example, social work, criminal justice, child development, mental health services, marketing, counselling and so on.
