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A-level Psychology

at Sir Thomas Rich'S School, Gloucester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

Topics: The A Level consists of 3 main components; Research Methods, Psychological Themes Through Core Studies and Applied Psychology. Research Methods: this area provides students with the opportunity to understand what’s involved in a range of different research methods and techniques, and it creates awareness of associated strengths and weaknesses. Psychological Themes Through Core Studies: this area covers 10 pairs of studies (classic and contemporary) to cover a range of areas, including social, cognitive and biological psychology. Students will also learn about specific perspectives, such as behaviourism and the psychodynamic perspective. Applied Psychology: this area covers a compulsory section on issues in mental health and two further applied areas, which are criminal and environmental psychology .Assessment: We follow the OCR specification for A Level Psychology, which has an examination for each component at the end of the A Level. Component 1 – Research Methods (2 hrs) - this asks questions based on your knowledge of methodology and includes multiple-choice questions, data analysis and interpretation and research design from novel sources (30%). Component 2 – Psychological Themes Through Core Studies (2 hrs) - this requires you to show your knowledge of the core studies, perspectives, debates and practical applications relating to a novel source (35%). Component 3 – Applied Psychology (2 hrs) – this requires you to answer questions on issues in mental health and s

What you need to get on

As per current prospectus.

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

  • Sir Thomas Rich's School

    Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Gloucester

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