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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Sacred Heart Catholic School, London · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. The A level course will develop your insight into what makes you think, feel and act the way you do. You will study human behaviour from a variety of perspectives including cognitive, social, biological, developmental and individual differences. You will study a wide range of topics from attachment to forensic Psychology. Research methods lies at the heart of psychology and you will develop your knowledge and understanding of scientific processes and techniques of data handling and analysis. You will also develop an understanding of issues and debates in psychology. For instance, you will reflect on whether nature is more important than nurture in influencing your behaviour

What you need to get on

Psychology is a subject that both requires and develops good literacy and numeracy skills. It is also a scientific discipline. The additional entry requirements are as follows: At least, level 6 in English Language and Mathematics and two 6 or above grades in 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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Camberwell New Road, London, SE5 0RP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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