A Level Psychology
at Conyers School, Yarm · school or sixth form
What the college says
What is Psychology? If you have ever wondered why you are the way you are then Psychology may well be the subject for you. Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. It will be of interest and of use to any student who is planning a career that involves dealing with people. Why study it? If you embark on this course you should find the answer to the following questions: Is Psychology a science? Is my intelligence a product of my genes or my environment? Is gender solely due to the chromosomes inherited? Why do I forget things? How does my memory work? Why do people obey orders? Why do people become anorexic? What is autism? Why do visual illusions work?
What you need to get on
You will need to achieve five or more “4” grades
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
Conyers School
GREEN LANE, YARM, TS15 9ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · YARM
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