Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Psychology underpins a vast amount of day-to-day life, including: social conformity, mental health and wellbeing, relationships, marketing, sport… the list is endless!
Psychology also provides students with the opportunity to develop a range of valuable and transferrable skills, including: critical analysis, independent thinking and research skills. Moreover, psychology is an engaging and stimulating subject that promotes academic rigour and leads to employment opportunities or further study in a range of careers.
Subject Teacher:
Miss S Morris – S.Morris@stjohnfisher.school
Miss S Morris – S.Morris@stjohnfisher.school
Curriculum Outline
- Year 1
- Social Influence
- Memory
- Attachment
- Approaches in Psychology
- Psychopathology
- Research Methods
- Year 2
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Schizophrenia
- Relationships
- Forensic Psychology
Key Stage Taught (Yes / No)
Key Stage 3 | No |
Key Stage 4 | No |
Key Stage 5 | Yes |
Examination Information
Official name of course | Qualification Level | Exam Board |
---|---|---|
A-level Psychology | A Level | AQA (1782) |