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Contents 1 Courses 1.1 GCSE 1.1.1 Why Study Psychology? 1.1.2 Course Format 1.1.3 Study Help 1.2 A Level 1.2.1 Why Study Psychology? 1.2.2 Course Structure 1.2.3 Study Help 1.2.4 Careers/University 1.3 International Baccalaureate 1.4 Scottish Standard Grade 1.5 Scottish Higher 2 University 2.1 The Course 2.2 Applying 2.3 Personal Statements 3 Study Help 3.1 Revision notes 4 Other Info 5 Discussions 6 Also See

Courses

GCSE

Why Study Psychology?

Course Format

Study Help

A Level

Why Study Psychology?

Psychology can be described as the scientific study of the brain, mental systems, social issues and human behaviours and experience. It involves looking at a variety of topics such as memory, the origins of prejudice and the social causes of the holocaust. Through this subject there is an emphasis on the scientific method and the collecting of data.

Psychology is an interesting subject that will help you understand our behaviour. It is also appropriate if you wish to study Psychology after college.

Course Structure

Study Help

Careers/University

You don't necessarily need A level Psychology to stream onto University, though having it will prepare you for University.

International Baccalaureate

Scottish Standard Grade

Scottish Higher

University

Psychology can be studied at degree level.

The Course

Applying

Personal Statements

Study Help

Revision notes

Take a look at our Psychology Revision Notes.

Other Info

Discussions

Also See