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A-Level Psychology (OCR)

A-Level 心理学(OCR)

OCR H167 (AS) / H567 (A-Level)

Course Overview 课程介绍

OCR A-Level 心理学,线性结构,含五大核心领域与应用心理学,强调研究方法与实证分析。

OCR A-Level Psychology (H567) is a linear two-year course assessed by three written papers at the end of Year 13. OCR A-Level has moved to a linear structure since 2015, so all exams are taken at the end of the course. The specification is built around five core psychological domains (cognitive, social, developmental, biological and individual differences) plus two applied areas (clinical psychology and one option from criminal, child, health or sport), with strong emphasis on research methods, statistical analysis and the evaluation of studies. A useful subject for psychology, neuroscience, medicine, sociology, education and criminology applicants.

Key Facts 基本信息

Exam Board (考试局)Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)
Specification Code (代码)H167 (AS) / H567 (A-Level)
Structure (结构)Linear (since 2015); AS is a standalone qualification and does not count towards A-Level
Grading (评分)A* - E (A* only for full A-Level)
Exam Papers (试卷)A-Level: Paper 1/2/3 · AS: Paper 1/2
Coursework (课程作业)No coursework; research methods assessed through exams

AS / Year 1 Syllabus AS 阶段章节

A2 / Year 2 Syllabus A2 阶段章节

Exam Structure (OCR H567) 考试结构

Paper 1 (Research methods)A-Level · 2h · 80 marks · 30%
Paper 2 (Psychological themes through core studies)A-Level · 2h · 80 marks · 35%
Paper 3 (Applied psychology)A-Level · 2h · 80 marks · 35%
AS Paper 1 (Research methods)AS · 1h30m · 70 marks · 50% of AS
AS Paper 2 (Psychological themes through core studies)AS · 1h30m · 70 marks · 50% of AS

Suitable Majors & Pathway 适用专业与衔接

心理学、神经科学、医学、社会学、教育与犯罪学的实用科目,强调研究方法与批判思维。

A-Level Psychology is a useful subject for psychology, neuroscience, medicine, biomedical sciences, sociology, criminology, education, nursing and sports science. Most UK psychology programmes (BPS accredited) welcome A-Level Psychology as it builds a strong foundation in research methods, statistical reasoning and the evaluation of evidence. It develops critical thinking, scientific literacy and written argumentation, and pairs naturally with A-Level Biology, Mathematics, Sociology or Chemistry for applicants to competitive psychology and neuroscience degrees.

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