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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind and behaviour. It is an empirical science which aims to understand how and why people act in the ways they do and to apply that knowledge in a wide variety of settings. In Psychology, we study issues such as mental illness, memory, eating disorders, relationships and stress. We carry out our own small scale studies, gather research and present our findings.

Entrance Requirements

Desirable Criteria: GCSE B grades or higher in English is compulsory. GCSE B in Maths and Biology is also desirable. This course combines elements of all of the mentioned subjects.

Assessment

All units are externally examined, there is no coursework element.
In the examination, questions require you to explain and evaluate the theoretical concepts and applications. Therefore, a sound level of critically analysing, evaluating and extended writing is needed for this course.

Employability Links

AS/A-level Psychology is accepted as a science subject by many universities (check individual course requirements).
A study of Psychology will introduce you to the following skills: research, analysis and interpretation of data, communication, information technology, effective team working, problem solving and reasoning, all of which are highly valued by employers.

University graduates in Psychology are found in teaching, industry, social services, the media, information technology computing, marketing and government agencies. Here are some careers where Psychology graduates have ended up:

  • Teaching
  • Educational Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Health Psychology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Counselling / Therapy
  • Social Work
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Advertising
  • Human Resource Management
  • Civil service

Psychology Staff

  • Mrs C. McCormick (Curriculum leader)  BSc (Hons), PGCE

At Coleraine Grammar School, the students follow the AS and A-level specification of AQA examining body. The qualifications are linear which means that students will sit all the AS exams at the end of their AS course and all the A-level exams at the end of their A-level course.

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At Coleraine Grammar School, the students follow the AS and A-level specification of AQA examining body. The qualifications are linear which means that students will sit all the AS exams at the end of their AS course and all the A-level exams at the end of their A-level course.

Download A Level & Psychology Topics