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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Skipton Girls' High School, Skipton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

You need to ask yourself if you are interested in understanding human behaviour and whether you have a scientific and inquiring mind. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and experience and involves looking at how people behave both as individuals and within groups. Throughout this course you will develop an understanding of the key approaches in psychology such as Behaviourism, Cognitive Psychology, Psychoanalytical and Humanist perspectives. You will also study Biopsychology and the influence that biology has on our thinking and behaviour. Additional topics to be studied include Memory, Social Psychology, Psychopathology and Child Development. Forming a firm foundation for further study in this area you will develop your research skills and an awareness of the difference between experimental and non-experimental research methods, whilst also extending your use of descriptive and inferential statistics. In your second year of study you will also have the opportunity to choose from such topics as: Cognition & Development, Gender, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Stress, Aggression, Forensic Psychology and Addiction. Throughout the two years you will develop the ability to engage in Psychological debate to discuss the main issues affecting the understanding and analysis of human behaviour.

What you need to get on

This is an inter-disciplinary subject and no prior knowledge of Psychology is expected. It is, however, expected that all students will have a minimum of a Grade 6 in English Language or Literature.

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

  • Skipton Girls' High School

    Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Skipton

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