A Level Psychology
at Phoenix Academy, London · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail
What the college says
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, behaviour, feeling and thought. Psychology can best be described as a multidisciplinary programme of study that draws upon biology, history, chemistry and maths. Students develop a solid understanding of the main psychological perspectives such as the cognitive approach, social learning theory, developmental psychology, the biological approach and the psychodynamic approach as well as the methods used to study the mind.
What you need to get on
Students must achieve Grade 6 in GCSE combined Science, Mathematics and English Language. Students choosing this course need both mathematical ability and strong literacy skills.
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
Phoenix Academy
PHOENIX ACADEMY THE CURVE, LONDON, W12 0RQ
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