Psychology (AQA 7182)

Exam Board

Number of Papers

3

NEA/Practical Elemen & Percentage

Paper 1 – 2 hours (33.3%)
Paper 2 – 2 hours (33.3%)
Paper 3 – 2 hours (33.3%)

How NEA Practical is Marked

All assessed via written papers

Total Marks Per Paper

96 Marks each paper

Length of Time Per Paper

2 hours each exam

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE 9-4 Grades

A-Level Subjects that pair well

• Maths
• English Literature
• Biology

Undergraduate Options

Psychology is offered in combination with a wide range of subjects, including:

• Criminology
• Criminal Investigation
• Forensic Science
• Sociology
• Social Anthropology
• Social Care
• Philosophy
• Biology
• Zoology
• Animal Behaviour
• Environmental Science

Skills You'll Develop

• Critical thinking
• Writing
• Time Management
• Reasoning
• Numeracy
• Prioritisation

Possible Career Pathways

• Child psychology
• Social work
• Police
• Outpatient care centre Psychologist
• Psychiatrist
• Education