AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology
at Stanborough School, Welwyn Garden City · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail
What the college says
Throughout the 2 year course, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core areas of psychology. The main aim is to understand the causes of behaviour, to look at the means by which psychologists study the subject and how psychology can help change or adapt behaviour. A range of topic based options is also studies, which bring together explanations from different approaches and engage students in issues and debates in psychology.
What you need to get on
9-5 in Biology or A*-B in Psychology or 9-5 in Combined Science. 5 or above in Maths and 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
Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR
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