Psychology A Level (Full AS + A2)

Syllabus

The AQA A Level Psychology specification is broken down into the following topics:

• 4.1.1 Social Influence
• 4.1.2 Memory
• 4.1.3 Attachment
• 4.1.4 Psychotherapy
• 4.2. Psychology in Context
• 4.2.1 Approaches in Psychology
• 4.2.2 Biopsychology
• 4.2.3 Research Methods
• 4.3.1 Scientific Processes
• 4.2.3.2 Data Handling and Analysis
• 4.2.3.3 Inferential Testing
• 4.3.1 Issues and Debates in Psychology
• 4.3.2 Relationships
• 4.3.3 Gender
• 4.3.4 Cognition and Development
• 4.3.5 Schizophrenia
• 4.3.6 Eating Behaviour
• 4.3.7 Stress
• 4.3.8 Aggression
• 4.3.9 Forensic Psychology
• 4.3.10 Addiction

AQA A Level in Psychology: *AQA Qualification Code: 7182

In order to attain this qualification you must sit three examinations, details of which can be seen below. Booking exams is the responsibility of the student. Any and all exam fees will be paid by the student directly to their chosen exam centre. On purchasing the course UKDLP will provide students with a list of recommended exam centres.

The exam specification for the AQA Psychology A Level breaks down content into 'compulsory' and 'optional'. If something is referred to as 'compulsory content' it means it will definitely feature in the exam, and if it is referred to as 'optional' it means that it may feature in the exam, or that you will be offered a choice of questions addressing different parts of the optional content.

Paper 1

Assessment details:

• 33.3% of A-level
• 96 marks
• Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed:

• Compulsory content from topics 4.1.1 – 4.1.4

Questions:

• 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section D: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Paper 2

Assessment details:

• 33.3% of A-level
• 96 marks
• Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed:

• Compulsory content from topics 4.2.1 – 4.2.3

Questions:

• 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section B: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 48 marks = Section C: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Paper 3

Assessment details:

• 33.3% of A-level
• 96 marks
• Written exam: 2 hours

What is assessed:

• Compulsory content from topics 4.3.1
• Optional content from:

- one from option 1, (4.3.2-4.3.4)

- one from option 2, (4.3.5-4.3.7)

- one from option 3, (4.3.8-4.3.10)

Questions:

• 24 marks = Section A: multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section B: one topic from option 1, (4.3.2-4.3.4), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section C: one topic from option 2, (4.3.5-4.3.7), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing
• 24 marks = Section D: one topic from option 2, (4.3.8-4.3.10), multiple choice, short answer and extended writing

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 300 hrs.