A level Psychology
at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is a vibrant and exciting scientific discipline that seeks to find answers to real world problems. In a world were human interaction is multi-layered, psychology attempts to help us better understand our environment. Students love Psychology because it provides them with an opportunity to find out what is the science behind human behaviours and it gives them a better range of skills to help in everyday and complex human interactions. Psychology students cover a variety of different areas but understanding criminal behaviour, aggression and stress are always ones that capture student’s interests
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 5+ in English.
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
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ferndown
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