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A Level Psychology - New Linear A Level

at Barton Court Grammar School, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2020see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain. An unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric current moving within the structure of our neural networks dictates why we feel, think and behave the way we do.But why is it that some people suffer from stress and mental illness?Why do some people fear snakes yet a few think they are cuddly?Can we improve memory?Why are the first years of a child?s development so important?Psychology looks at questions like these in the study of the human mind and behaviour. It is a science that has real world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from things like artificial intelligence to social change. Psychologists observe and measure behaviour and their therapies are based on scientific studies. In your first year you will study topics such as approaches to psychology, research methods, social influence, phobias, attachment and memory. This introduction will form a sound basis for the second year, in which you might study topics such as gender, forensic psychology, stress, addiction or schizophrenia.

What you need to get on

Sixth Form entry requirements, including English Language, Mathematics at grade 6 and at least one Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Additional Science) at grade B or 6.

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

  • Barton Court Grammar School

    Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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