Examining Body: AQA

Entry Criteria

GCSE Science Grade 6, 6, 6 or 6,6 in Combined Science.

In addition, a Grade 5 in Mathematics

Content Summary

Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research.

A full specification can be found here: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/a-level/psychology-7182

Subject content

COMPULSORY

Introductory topics in Psychology

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment
• Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

Psychology in context

• Approaches in Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Research methods
• Scientific processes
• Data handling and analysis
• Inferential testing

Issues and options in Psychology

• Issues and debates in Psychology