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A Level in Psychology

at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, High Wycombe · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification offers an engaging and effective introduction to Psychology. Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by Higher Education and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. The subject encourages students to study and evaluate the methods and value of a variety of different aspects of psychological study. Psychology builds on skills developed in the sciences and humanities, and enables progression into a wide range of other subjects. The new A level is made up of some compulsory content and some options. There are three two hour papers. Each topic is worth 24 marks. Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology (all topics are compulsory) 1 Social influence 2 Memory 3 Attachment 4 Psychopathology Paper 2- Psychology in Context (all topics are compulsory) 5 Approaches in Psychology 6 Biopsychology 7 Research methods Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology Issues and Debates in Psychology is the compulsory topic in this exam. Students will also sit questions on three other sections: 8 Gender 9 Schizophrenia 10 Forensic Psychology

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature AND GCSE Grade 6 in Biology AND GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics

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

  • The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe

    Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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