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AS Psychology

at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

The science of mind and behaviour. Psychology is a good A level choice as it helps students to develop a deeper level of understanding of themselves, other people and issues in everyday life. It can help students aiming towards a career in the people professions such as nursing, teaching, counselling, and the police force and also relates to sports and business management. It combines successfully with a range of subjects and provides a good preparation for many university courses. The aims of Psychology are to explore thinking and behaviour, such as learning, memory, gender differences and prejudice. Secondly to apply knowledge and understanding about psychology to the real world in areas such as attachment, eye witness testimony, addiction and mental health.Thirdly to develop a thorough understanding of the ways in which psychologists conduct research using experiments, observations and other methods and to build the skills needed to conduct effective investigations.

What you need to get on

5 Grade 4 or above including Maths and English Language

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

  • Bishop Heber High School

    Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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