AQA A Level Psychology

We follow the AQA Psychology Course which is studied over two years, with the exam at the end of Year 13.

AQA A Level Psychology "offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology. 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" (ref: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182/introduction)

Topics Covered per Term 

Terms	Year 12	Year 13
Autumn	Approaches Research Methods Psychopathology	Issues and Debates Comparisons of Approaches Biopsychology Aggression.
Spring	Memory Social Influences	Internal A level Mock Examinations Cognition and Development Schizophrenia
Summer	Attachment Internal Mock A Level Examinations Report Writing	3 x External Final A Level Examinations

 

At the end of the 2 year A level Psychology course there are 3 examinations.

Each examination paper is 2 hours and each paper is worth 96 marks.

Examination 1: Memory;  Attachment;  Social Influences;  Psychopathology

Examination 2: Approaches in Psychology;  Biopsychology;  Research Methods

Examination 3: Issues and Debates; Schizophrenia;  Cognition and Development; Aggression

If you require advice or further information about the Psychology curriculum at Idsall School, then please contact the Head of Psychology Mrs J.Mole on the following email: jmole@idsall.shropshire.sch.uk