Lord's Sixth Form College
teaches the AQA syllabus B for
Psychology.
Why choose Psychology?
Psychology is a fascinating yet challenging and academic subject, Psychology will allow you to study psychological theories and how they can be applied in everyday life such as why we dress the same as our friends and why do we forget some things but remembers others. It also allows you to gain an understanding of what goes on in other people's minds and why they behave as they do. So if you are interested in what makes others 'tick' this is a subject for you.
Summary This specification is designed to:
- develop candidates critical thinking skills.
- provide students with a sound understanding of the various methods and approaches in psychology.
- inspire the ability to interpret, evaluate and comment.
- encourage candidates to develop an in-depth knowledge of the core topics in the specification.
- allow candidates to demonstrate the ability to use scientific methodology in the context of psychology.
AS outline At AS, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core topics of modern Psychology.
- PSYB1 - Introducing Psychology
- PSYB2 - Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology and Individual Differences.
A2 outline At A2, a student will study the popular child development options and candidates are offered various applied options. The debates section provides the opportunity for extension work and high-level discussion:
What can you do with Psychology?
With further training, you could go into a job related to Psychology and people such as a Counsellor, Nurse or Psychologist.
You could also go straight into a job as the AS GCE is a recognized qualification that will help you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that employers across many industries value.