OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology
at The Vale Academy, Brigg · school or sixth form
What the college says
Throughout the Psychology course you will develop: 1. Your ability to learn independently 2. Your ability to critically analyse and evaluate research and theories 3. Your ability to carry out practical investigations and analyse data using descriptive and inferential statistics and write research reports. 4. Your understanding of scientific methodology and ethics
What you need to get on
Minimum of 5 A*-C grades at GCSE (English and Maths at Grade 4) and preferably Grade B/Grade 5 in the subjects you wish to study.
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
The Vale Academy
The Vale Academy Atherton Way, Brigg, DN20 8AR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Brigg
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