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A Level Psychology

at Walton High, Milton Keynes · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the study of human thought, feelings, emotions and behaviour. This course aims to give students an understanding of the major psychological approaches and their applications. Throughout, students learn about psychological research methods and ethics which they are expected to apply to their own work. A level Psychology will provide the skills required of an undergraduate - an inquiring mind and the ability to use scientific research findings to support and challenge various claims about why people behave the way that they do.

What you need to get on

Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English & Maths. In addition, some subjects require a GCSE Grade 6 or above in specific entry requirements (see pages 12 and 13). For the A level programme a level 2 BTEC/CTEC Merit counts as an equivalent GCSE Grade 5.

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

  • Walton High

    Fyfield Barrow Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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