Curriculum Intent
In Psychology, our curriculum intent is:
For students to gain a deep understanding of research methods to be able to design, conduct and evaluate psychological research into a wide and complex range of behaviours.
For students to develop critical and analytical thinking skills.
For students to develop a thorough understanding of how the body and mind interact to affect human behaviour.
For students to become reflective of their own and others behaviour and how to interact with and support those affected by issues studied in psychology.
Curriculum Plan
Psychology Curriculum Plan 2022 2023
Student Learning Journey
Psychology Student Learning Journey
Exam Board Information
Reading List
The Lucifer Effect – Philip Zimbardo
Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour – Richard Goss
How the Mind Works – Steven Pinker
Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work – Paul Babiak
Phantoms in the Brain – V S Ramachandran
Statistics Without Tears – Derek Rowntree
Mindwatching– H J and M W Eysenck
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat – Oliver Sacks
The Psychopath Test by John Ronson – Psychopathology
What happened to you – Ophara
Career Links
Psychology is a becoming a more popular subject and with Mental Health now a more common discussion point within society, we have seen an influx in potential jobs that could be undertaken after completing qualifications in Psychology.
Outlined below are a list of possible career options after undertaking A Level Psychology:
Assistant Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Counselling Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Forensic Psychologist
Health Psychologist
After completing your A Level course, there is also the potential to study Psychology at Degree Level, furthering your knowledge and expertise in this subject area. This is a common pathway for many students who leave us after Year 13.
Subject Leader Information
Subject Leader: Mr Paul Lightfoot