Psychology Department
The psychology department serves as a cornerstone in unraveling the complexities of human behavior and mental processes. Students delve into psychological theories, research methodologies, and practical applications.
The department not only cultivates critical thinking but also hones analytical skills, equipping students for potential careers in psychology, counseling, or advanced studies in the dynamic field of behavioral sciences.
Tutors
Cg. Lim Pau Lin
Head of Department
Cg. Siti Salina binti Alias
Assistant Head of Department
Cg. Nur Hafizah binti Azmin
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Cg. Ummi Kalthum Syahirah binti Haji Sahari
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Psychology
9990
A-Level Psychology combined with other science subjects can lead to a degree course majoring in Psychology. It is valuable in preparing students for other degree courses including teacher training, social science degrees, business studies and management.
Psychology can also be an asset for careers in the police force, nursing and other caring professions, journalism, advertising, retail and human resource management.
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Group and class discussions, presentations on selected topics and project work. There may be visits to relevant local institutions and/or invited speakers from institutions relevant to psychological studies.
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COURSE CONTENT
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. Four major goals of psychology are to describe human thought and behaviour; explain why these behaviours occur; predict how, why and when these behaviours will occur again in the future and to modify and improve behaviours to better the lives of individuals and society as a whole.
The AS course focuses on 12 core studies by leading psychologists 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 research methods, the student will gain a broad understanding of how psychologists study experiences and behaviours and why the research took place.
The A2 course examines how psychological theory and research are applied in various areas of life. Students will focus on two specialist options out of the following areas: Clinical Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Health Psychology and Organisational Psychology. We will look at the two selected options with less depth but much more breadth. Students should bring forward from AS what they have learnt about methodology, issues and debates and consider how they apply to the A2 specialist options.
Students should have a strong inclination to engage in critical thinking. They should be willing to consider the issues from several points of view and to elaborate their arguments in extended essay form. Having an interest in people and current issues affecting everyday human behaviour can help students actively participate in class activities. It should be emphasised the students will be required to do a lot of reading in this course therefore a high level of competency in the English language will be an advantage.
ASSESSMENT & EXAMINATIONS
In the first year, there will be assessments, presentations and the end-of-year examinations. In the second year, the students will sit for assessments and the mock exams before sitting for the Cambridge papers.
There will be two papers for AS and two papers for A2 in the Cambridge examinations.