Psychology

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Originally Posted by Immenseman

Yeah, psychology is defo easier. I did both at AS, History was by far more enjoyable and more respectable though.

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In terms of "respectable", Psychology is no media studies. It's fine.

I did it at A Level but I can't really comment because we had a **** teacher for the first year (she was sacked after that year) so a different teacher had to pretty much cram both years worth into the second year and we all ended up resitting pretty much everything. I would have enjoyed it more and I don't think I would have found it as hard if we'd been taught properly. Although I think it probably is one of the harder A Level subjects, to be fair.

Anyway I went on to do it at uni and I go find it interesting. Although you could easily not do it at A Level but then do it at uni because my first year of uni was pretty much a repeat of A Level.

Oh wow, lots of posts. I didn't expect so many replies.

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Originally Posted by Immenseman

It's useless too. The amount of people who do it thinking they're going to have a career in psychology is just ridiculous. I think you should do a subject that proves to Universities and future employers that you can exercise the other side of your brain, the more qualitative side and you should try and do something like English/History which are much more respected than Psychology and prove you're more than just a science/maths whiz. Make you the more complete article, anybody can do well in Psychology. It's easy.

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That's what a lot of people have told me. Apparently I'd be better off studying Physics because it would be more useful, but will it really make much of a difference if I decide to study Psychology instead of Physics? Because I really can't stand Physics.

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Originally Posted by invincible

It's a fascinating subject, if you like how the mind functions and how we behave how we do, but don't get confused, it's not all HOW THE BRAIN WORKS or WHY DO PEOPLE TURN INTO PSYCHOPATHS etc, there is a lot of statistical analysis and more simple things such as child development.

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I've been reading about the different things you study in Psychology for A Level, and it really does sound very interesting. I've also heard that a few people have found it very difficult, but I guess if you enjoy it, and have the motivation to study it, it shouldn't be too hard to get a good grade? I can drop it anyway if I really don't enjoy it after a year.
I think I might pick Psychology. Hopefully it really is as interesting as it sounds and I won't find it too difficult.

As for studying medicine, I've decided I'm too dumb to even try to go for it. I just want to study some sort of science at University.
Thanks a lot for the replies, I'll +rep the posts that really helped.

Well obviously Physics is one if or if not the most respected A-level, it's much more impressive than Psychology in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by MJJ

Oh wow, lots of posts. I didn't expect so many replies.
That's what a lot of people have told me. Apparently I'd be better off studying Physics because it would be more useful, but will it really make much of a difference if I decide to study Psychology instead of Physics? Because I really can't stand Physics.

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It will make no difference whatsoever, it's grades that matter, not courses. I took Psychology, Religious Studies, English Language and Philosophy at AS and I got ABBB and I got 5 conditional offers, 2 from red brick universities. Unless of course, you change your mind and want to do a physics degree.

I didn't know what I wanted to do until I started my A levels, studying Psychology changed everything.

If you like what you've read, then go for it :)

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Originally Posted by Immenseman

Well obviously Physics is one if or if not the most respected A-level, it's much more impressive than Psychology in my opinion.

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Yeah, I think Physics is more respected as well, which is why I'm so confused about which one to pick.
I guess I'll try Psychology. If I get a good grade, it'll look good anyway. :D

Get ready for the most boring year of your life.

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Originally Posted by MJJ

Yeah, I think Physics is more respected as well, which is why I'm so confused about which one to pick.
I guess I'll try Psychology. If I get a good grade, it'll look good anyway. :D

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It's all about grades although SOME red brick universities don't accept SOME A levels (such as Media studies), Psychology isn't one of them so it's irrelevant. Choosing Psychology over physics will not hinder your chances at getting into a decent course at uni (unless you decide to go for a physics degree), however it will probably make your life easier as Psychology is probably lighter than physics, but it's by no means easy. If you hate physics now yet find what you read about psychology interesting, take psychology, it'll make no difference as long as you get a good grade.

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Originally Posted by Immenseman

Get ready for the most boring year of your life.

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Hopefully I won't have the same experience that you and my friends have had with Psychology. :P

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Originally Posted by invincible

It's all about grades although SOME red brick universities don't accept SOME A levels (such as Media studies), Psychology isn't one of them so it's irrelevant. Choosing Psychology over physics will not hinder your chances at getting into a decent course at uni (unless you decide to go for a physics degree), however it will probably make your life easier as Psychology is probably lighter than physics, but it's by no means easy. If you hate physics now yet find what you read about psychology interesting, take psychology, it'll make no difference as long as you get a good grade.

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Oh, good to hear that. Thanks a lot for your help, I'll choose Psychology, and hopefully I'll enjoy it as much as you have.

if you're doing biology, maths and chemistry already and want to do medicine then i would suggest taking politics or something to show you're an all rounded individual. i would advise against pyschology and obviously don't take something you don't like or it drags on.