Examination Board / Specification AQA(AS 5181 /A2 6181)

Units

AS PYA1 Cognitive and development psychology
AS PYA2 Physiological psychology and individual differences
AS PYA3 Social psychology and research methods

A2 PYA4 Social, physiological and developmental psychology
A2 PYA5 Individual differences and perspectives
A2 PYA6 Coursework study

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above

Course content

AS modules cover memory, attachments, stress, definitions of abnormality, eating disorders, conformity, obedience, research methods and ethical issues.

A2 module topics include aggression, sleep, motivation, treatment of mental disorders, and issues and approaches in psychology.

Throughout the course psychological theories and studies are compared and analysed critically. Approaches include research using library resources and the internet, presentation of talks, and class discussions.

Students learn how to carry out and write up their own psychological studies, with human participants.

Contact Mrs. Miles / Mrs. Marriot