KS4 Psychology
Psychology is an important subject because it enables us to make sense of the world around us and to consider reasons beyond our current thinking. This helps us to explain certain patterns of behaviour in ourselves and in others. The Psychology curriculum at Ark Boulton aims to develop a lifelong love of learning and a scientific curiosity. As a result of our curriculum, students are able to upskill their community as they develop a wider personal and social awareness which enables them to reflect on the actions and behaviours of themselves and that of others.Our Curriculum
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
| Year 10 | Memory | Perception | Developmental | Research Methods | Social Influence | Language, Thought and Communication |
| Year 11 | Brain and Neuropsychology | Psychological Problems | Revision | Revision | Revision |
Career Options
There are a range of careers that you can pursue with a qualitification in psychology:
- Chartered Psychologist eg:
· Clinical psychologist
· Counselling psychologist
· Educational psychologist
· Forensic psychologist
· Further education teacher
· Health psychologist
· High intensity therapist
· Occupational psychologist
· Psychological wellbeing practitioner
· Sport and exercise psychologist
Jobs where Psychology would be useful include:
- Advice worker
- Border Force officer
- Careers adviser
- Chaplain
- Counsellor
- Detective
- Education consultant
- Human resources officer
- Life coach
- Market researcher
- Mediator
- Neuroscientist
- Play therapist
- Policy officer
- Psychotherapist
- Social worker
- Special educational needs coordinator (SENCO)
- Teacher
- Youth worker
