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GCE AS Level in Psychology

at Kesgrave High School, Ipswich · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Unit 1: Foundations of Psychology This Unit has four topics and explores the main approaches in Psychology, considering areas such as memory, aggression, obedience, prejudice and learning. These are the topics that you will study in the first year of the A Level and also form the AS qualification. Unit 2: Applications of Psychology This Unit investigates two applications of Psychological theory and research. You will explore the fields of Clinical and Criminal Psychology. These topics will be studied in the second year of the A Level. Unit 3: Psychological Skills This is the synoptic part of the course and will test your ability to design and carry out research, and apply and connect ideas studied on the course to issues and debates in Psychology.

What you need to get on

6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Level 5 or above in this subject at GCSE (or a related 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

  • Kesgrave High School

    MAIN ROAD KESGRAVE, IPSWICH, IP5 2PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · IPSWICH

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