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A Level Psychology

at The Bewdley School, Bewdley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why choose to study Psychology?: Ever wondered why we develop phobias, how much of our behaviour is the result or nature or nurture, whether criminals are born or made – then Psychology is the subject for you.Psychology offers students the opportunity to understand the complexities of the human mind and behaviour. What will I study?: The structure of the course is a 2 year Linear A Level whereby all external examinations will be sat at the end of the year 13. Outline of modules studied during the 2 year course are: Paper 1:• Social Influence.• Memory. • Attachment.• Psychopathology.Paper 2:• Research Methods.• Biopsychology.• Approaches in Psychology.Paper 3:• Issues and Debates in Psychology.• Gender Development.• Forensic Psychology.• Eating Behaviours. What skills will I develop?: The skills developed in Psychology are relevant to higher education and the wider world:• Research skills.• Analysis of data – collecting recording and interpreting.• Producing written reports. • Discussion skills. • Critical analysis. Opportunities: Psychology can enable students to pursuit a career in: • Social work.• Teaching. • Forensic work.• Criminology Marketing. • Law. Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths.Grade 5 in GCSE English and Science.

What you need to get on

Grade 4 in 2 or more subjects at GCSE (including Maths or English Language), plus subject specific requirements: Grade 6 at GCSE Maths, 5 at GCSE English and 5 at GCSE Science

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

  • The Bewdley School

    Stourport Road, Bewdley, DY12 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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