A Level Psychology
at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form
What the college says
SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Psychology 7182 OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE The course encourages students to study psychological concepts, theories and research studies; to develop skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation; to develop an understanding of the different areas of psychology; to design and report investigations and analyse and interpret data; to develop an understanding of ethical issues in psychology, including the ethical implications of psychological research. SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE COURSE Psychology is the science of human behaviour and experience. It involves observation and experimentation, the establishment of facts and the construction of theories which make sense of these facts. Psychology comprises a variety of approaches and subject areas such as Cognitive, Social, Biological, Developmental, Individual Differences and Research Methods. 25% is Biology; 10% is Maths content. Students will have the opportunity to: • Get involved with the lower school by helping to run a Social Sciences lunch time club . • Visit a disused prison to learn about institutionalisation and experience life behind bars.
What you need to get on
Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subjects they will study. Where subjects haven't been studied at GCSE (e.g. Psychology, Economics etc.) then grade 6s in English and or Maths is expected. Students must attain grade 6 in Maths to study Sciences. Where students take more than one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Biology we recommend grade 7s in these subjects.
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
STRETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GRANBY ROAD STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, M32 8JB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · MANCHESTER
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