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Psychology

at Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The A Level is structured into seven topic areas. Topics 1–4 are compulsory and focus on the areas that have laid the foundations of modern psychological understanding. Topic 5 is compulsory with the focus being on the development of clinical psychology. Topic 6 develops our understanding of how psychology is applied today and Topic 7 summarises the psychological skills and research methods covered in the qualification. Students take part in research activities which also form part of the A Level examination. The activities are conducted as per ethical guidelines set by the British Psychological Society and the guidance of their tutor. Students must complete all assessment in May/June of the second year of this qualification. 1. Cognitive Psychology 2. Social Psychology 3. Biological Psychology 4. Learning Theories 5. Clinical Psychology 6. Criminological Psychology 7. Psychological Skills

What you need to get on

Ideally GCSE grade 6 or above

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

  • Eaton Bank Academy

    Jackson Road, CONGLETON, CW12 1NT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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