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A Level in Psychology

at Ekc Group, Broadstairs · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level96 weeksFull time

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it influences behaviour, from communication and memory to thought and emotion. It is about understanding people and how this understanding can help us address and solve many of the problems in society. As a science psychology is dedicated to the study of human behaviour through observation, measurement, and testing, in order to form conclusions that are based on sound scientific methodology. Psychologists employ their knowledge and expertise in many areas of society, such as: Helping us prevent and overcome mental disorder, stress, and trauma; speeding up recovery from brain injury; improving performance both at school and in the workplace; assisting the police, courts, and prison services in the operation of their duties; and, analysing and improving athletic performance.

What you need to get on

For an A Level programme of study, we require students to have a range of at least five to seven GCSE passes at grade 5 or higher, including a minimum of a 5 in English and Mathematics, but students must also satisfy the minimum entry criteria for A Level Psychology below. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics And Grade 5 in at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subject (from subjects such as English Language, English Literature, History, Religi

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • EKC Canterbury College (New Dover Road)

    New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3AJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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