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GCE Psychology

at Northampton Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the brain, the mind and mental processes. The psychologist is interested in all aspects of human behaviour, both normal and abnormal.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five GCSE Qualifications or equivalent at Grade 4 including a Grade 6 or better in English Language and Mathematics. In addition you must have a Grade 4 in at least one of the following; Psychology, Sociology (c), History, Geography, Business Studies, RE, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

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

  • Northampton Academy

    Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Northampton

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