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A Level Psychology

at Abbeywood Community School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you have an interest in people, and an open, analytical and enquiring mind. Are you curious about what makes people behave the way they do. Then Psychology is the course for you. Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour and throughout this exciting course you will learn about many aspects of a person s behaviour, abilities and development. Issues covered are very diverse. in the first year we study conformity and obedience, attachment, memory and psychopathology the study of mental illnesses and their treatments. In the second year we cover a variety of optional topics including aggression, relationships and schizophrenia. Alongside these topics you learn to conduct research and analyse the data. Psychology is a fascinating yet challenging academic subject in which you learn to compose logically developed arguments using scientific evidence to support your arguments.

What you need to get on

5 in Maths and English; plus 55 Combined Science or 5 in Biology and 5 in Psychology if taken

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

  • Winterbourne Academy

    Winterbourne School High Street, Bristol, BS36 1JL

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  • Bradley Stoke Community School

    Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bristol, BS32 9BS

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  • Abbeywood Community School

    New Road Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF

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