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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Cambridge Academy For Science and Technology, Cambridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour and, as such it centres around understanding the many facets of the human form. By studying psychology students will be able to hone analytical and organisational skills as well as learning about scientific research methods, including collecting and working with data. Learning about human behaviour can also help to build your communication skills and improve your teamwork and leadership skills. Whatever career you pursue, a background in psychology will enhance your employability. Studying psychology can help you understand yourself and other people by learning about aspects of human behaviour. In daily life this will help you with: your interactions with others; your learning and memory performance; your ability to cope with pressure; and your understanding of the causes of psychological disorders. Also, it is beneficial to have an understanding of human behaviour, be it social interaction, language and communication, human motivation and emotion, or the process of decision-making. Knowledge about brain function and behaviour is of considerable benefit to students studying other science courses. Psychology is a science. The defining feature of any science is the objective approach that is used to advance our knowledge. In psychology we use this scientific approach to learn about behaviour and mental life. Psychology provides an excellent training in analytical thinking and scientific research methods that are

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English grade 4) with double or triple science (grade 6/6) and Maths (grade 5/6)

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

  • Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology

    ROBINSON WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 0SZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE

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