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GCE A Level in Psychology

at The Robert Smyth Academy, Market Harborough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the study of the mind, behaviour and experience. It considers what it is that makes us the person we are: our personality, intelligence and behaviour. During the course we consider the thought provoking and, often controversial, theories of psychologists such as Skinner, Freud, Bowlby and Rogers. Why do we obey and conform? • How do we define or classify abnormal behaviour? • Why might eyewitness testimonies be inaccurate? • Is behaviour genetically determined or learned? • Are some people more likely than others to become depressed or addicted? • How do we develop morality and selfawareness? • Why do some people develop eating disorders? • How do we develop gender behaviour? Because psychology underpins just about everything we do throughout our lives, it is both a fascinating and a demanding subject. However, the A Level course will take a more academic route towards an understanding of the various theoretical perspectives and the different methods of studying behaviour. We examine many psychological concepts, theories and related research, in an attempt to find the best explanation for a particular kind of behaviour. Crucial to this process is the development of analysis and evaluation, providing support and criticism (either methodological or ethical), therefore presenting a balanced viewpoint. Psychology is an ideal subject for the development of thinking skills, analysis and evaluation of theoretical research and construction of balanced arguments, substan

What you need to get on

In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 36 points, including a grade 5 in English, maths and science

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

  • The Robert Smyth Academy

    Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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