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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Trinity School, Newbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull time£1,333

What the college says

Psychology is a fusion of science and humanities. Any attempt to explain why humans think and behave in the way that they do will inevitably be linked to one or another branch of Psychology. The different disciplines of Psychology are extremely wide ranging. They include: Clinical Psychology/Cognitive Psychology/Memory/Intelligence/Development Psychology/Evolutionary Psychology/Forensic Psychology/Health Psychology/ Neuropsychology/Industrial Psychology/Social Psychology. During the course you will learn about why people conform and obey in social situations, how long term and short term memory works. You will also investigate what makes people aggressive, how the brain functions as well as factors involved in romantic relationships. Classroom teaching involves group work, testing hypotheses, collecting evidence and is about students relating to themselves and real life situations. ASSESSMENT DETAILS Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology Written exam: 2 hours 96 marks in total, 33.3% of A-level. Topics include: Social influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology. There are four sections, each section has multiple choice, short answer and extended writing worth 16 marks. Unit 2: Psychology in Context Written exam: 2 hours Topics include: Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research methods and Issues and debates in Psychology. There are three sections, each section has multiple choice, short answer and extended writing worth 16 marks. Unit 3: Issues and Options in P

What you need to get on

Five grade 5s at GCSE as well as 6 in Humanities and Science based subject

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

  • Trinity School.

    Love Lane Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Newbury

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