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AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology

at Beacon Academy, Crowborough · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists focus on understanding and explaining all kinds of human behaviour. It is an incredibly wide and diverse subject, which has applications in just about every activity where humans participate. Psychology has been designated a science subject and is an extremely popular subject both at Beacon and across the whole country. It sits well alongside most other A level subjects, whether Arts or Sciences.

What you need to get on

Psychology is a very popular science subject and can become oversubscribed. Students need to have obtained the following: • at least five 9-5 GCSE passes in subjects that are assessed by exams, plus • at least a grade 5 in English Language and English literature plus • at least grade 5 in a Science subject and Mathematics grade 5. Students also need to have a keen interest in human behaviour and in finding out what motivates people.

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

  • BEACON ACADEMY

    East Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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