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A Level Psychology

at Calderstones School, Liverpool · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the study of human behaviour and uses scientific methods to observe, analyse and explain differences and patterns in our behaviour. It is a scientific subject and as such requires you to have scientific skills as well as good mathematical skills in order to be able to analyse data and carry out statistical calculations. In Psychology A level you will study topics such as Memory (which involves evaluating different explanations of how our memory works and how accurate memory actually is), Attachment (looking at how and why children form bonds with their caregivers as well as what happens to children who don’t form attachments) and Social Influence (considering how easily influenced we are by others and how our behaviour is shaped by the desire to be obedient and conform). The skills you will be encouraged to develop through studying Psychology include critical thinking, evaluation and independent learning. You will also have a lot of practice at developing your essay writing skills. The Psychology course is entirely exam-based and you will have to write a lot of essays! In class we will do a variety of different activities to cater to different learning styles. Sometimes you will be working individually, sometimes in pairs and sometimes in groups. You may be required to do presentations and teach information you have learnt to other members of the class.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in English GCSE and Grade 5 in Maths GCSE.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

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