A level Psychology
at Oaks Park High School, Ilford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the science of the mind and behaviour. In the first year you will study the main approaches in psychology and how they attempt to explain behaviour. You will encounter questions such as 'why do we forget?', 'what causes prejudice?' and 'why are people terrified of spiders?' In the second year you will apply this to the areas of Clinical, and Health, Criminal OR Child Psychology. In addition, you will consider how psychologists conduct their research to help them in developing theories, discuss issues such as ethics and the nature nurture debate and conduct data analysis
What you need to get on
Grade C in Core and Additional Science and Grade 5 in Maths, OR Grade B in core and Additional Science and a Grade 4 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
Oaks Park High School
45-65, Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ
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