Psychology
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