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AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology

at Stoke Damerel Community College, Plymouth · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is about the scientific study of behaviour and focuses on the fundamental approaches, issues and debates used in Psychology and the ways in which mental health disorders are explained and treated. The Psychology of memory, attachment, stress and social interactions are studied in depth and the fundamentals of the discipline applied to these important areas. Important skills taught throughout the course (key to making progress) include; • Being able to outline and critically evaluate theories, experiments and case studies • Application of the theories to real life examples • Working independently, reading around the subject and embellishing the notes achieved from the taught lesson • The appropriate and confident use of research methods and mathematics • Concise and organised essay writing and an understanding of what the examination questions are asking Assessment comprises three written exam papers taken at the end of the second year.

What you need to get on

Grades 5 - 9 in English and Maths GCSE plus at least 3 other subjects. You will usually need to achieve at least a grade 6 in the subject you wish to study.

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

  • Stoke Damerel Community College

    Somerset Place, Plymouth, PL3 4BD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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