Psychology A Level Exam Information
Course Content
The course covers the major topics: Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates, Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology.
Course Structure
The A Level is examined using three papers, each of 2 hours duration. It includes multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.
Reading and Resources
The course textbooks which students will be provided with are as follows:
- AQA Psychology for A Level Year 1 and AS – Flanagan, Jarvis and Liddle.
- AQA Psychology for A Level Year 2 – Flanagan, Berry, Jarvis and Liddle.
Students will also benefit from reading the Psychology Review journal which is available in the library.
Entry Requirements
The department sets no formal entry requirements, other than those for entry in to the Sixth Form and no prior knowledge of the subject is required.
Exam Board: AQA
