AS Level Psychology

Summary of course content

Cambridge International AS and A-Level Psychology offers you the occasion to consider approaches, issues, debates, and research methods that underpin all aspects of psychology. At the AS level, you will focus on 12 core studies, which illustrate a wide range of research methods used in psychology, such as experiments, observations, self-reports, and case studies. 

By exploring the relationship between the content of the study and the research methods, you will gain a broad understanding of how psychologists study experiences and behaviours and find complex answers. Develop an understanding of how human behaviour processes are and prepare for your career. You have so many options!

This course aims to:

• provide an introduction to psychological concepts, theories and research findings
• create an understanding of the range and limitations of psychological theory and practice
• encourage candidates to explore and understand the relationship between psychological findings and everyday life
• develop skills of analysis, interpretation, application and evaluation
• develop an understanding of ethical issues in psychology, including the moral and ethical implications of psychological research
• promote an appreciation and understanding of individual, social and cultural diversity
• study psychological approaches, issues and debates and research methods
• improve communication skills.