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A Level Psychology

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you ever wonder why some people become aggressive and commit crimes? Have you ever questioned the extent to which individuals obey a person of authority? Have you ever thought about what you dream and why you dream it? Psychology will help you answer these questions and gain an insight into the motivations and reasons behind a range of behaviours. Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. If you are interested in learning about different types of behaviour and the explanations for these behaviours then Psychology might be for you. In the first year students will cover 2 units � Research Methods and Psychological Themes through Core Studies. Research methods looks at planning and conducting research, using self-reports, experiments, observations and correlations. It will also focus on data analysis and report writing. Psychological Themes through Core Studies � looks at key pieces of research linked to the main approaches within Psychology. These will relate to different topic areas: Social Psychology, which focusses on obedience and responses to authority; Cognitive Psychology, which looks at memory; Developmental Psychology, which is concerned with environmental influences on children�s behaviour; and Individual Differences which focusses on understanding disorders.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 5 in Maths, a 5 in English Language and at least a 5 in 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

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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