What will be included in a GCSE, A Level or equivalent in psychology?
Psychology can be studied as a GCSE, AS, A2 and A Level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or as Scottish NQ Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 or Higher in Scotland. You will need to contact your local school or college to find out exactly what courses they offer. GCSE and equivalent GCSE and equivalent courses are designed to give students a basic introduction to the science of people’s behaviour and how it can be used to improve people’s quality of life. The content of courses varies depending on the exam board, but all courses include simple practical work and an opportunity to explore some of the main areas of psychology such as memory, stress, prejudice, phobias, gender and social influence. A Level and Scottish Higher On A Level and Scottish Higher courses students look at how ideas and theories in each area of psychology have developed, learn how to critically analyse evidence, and undertake some practical research. Students will need to be creative to design their own experim
