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A Level in Psychology A

at St Thomas More Catholic High School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The AS specification has 2 units: Unit 1: Cognitive Psychology, including memory and eyewitness testimony. Developmental Psychology, including early social development, attachment and the effects of day care. Research Methods, in the context of the topic areas. Unit 2 Biological Psychology, including responses to stress, factors affecting stress, and managing stress. Social Psychology, including majority and minority influence, obedience and independent behaviour. Abnormality including definitions of abnormality, approaches and therapies. The A2 specification has 2 units: Unit 3 3 topics will be taught:Biological Rhythms and sleep, Relationships, Gender Unit 4 3 topics will be taught:Schizophrenia, Anomalistic Psychology, Research Methods

What you need to get on

5+ B Grades at GCSE would normally be required. GCSE B grades in English and Science and a C grade in Maths.

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

  • St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy

    Lynn Road, North Shields, NE29 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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