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Psychology

at Urmston Grammar Academy, Manchester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology is the ‘scientific study of people’, how they think, act and interact. Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour. As well as exploring human behaviour, psychologists also use their understanding to help people with difficulties and bring about change for the better. Why Study Psychology? • It is an academic, well-respected subject • It is interesting – what you learn on the course will make you think very differently about yourself and the world you live in • For career opportunities – the understanding and analysis of human behaviour and experience is relevant to most fields, especially those oriented towards people • You will gain transferable skills such as numeracy, problem solving, communication and practical ones such as how to conduct and write up research • It is classified as a science subject by universities and accepted for courses in dentistry, medicine, and veterinary science.

What you need to get on

The general entry requirement to be offered a place at Urmston Grammar Sixth Form from September 2026 is a minimum of five GCSE passes which include: 2 x grade 7s, 3 x grade 6s, GCSE grades must also include a minimum of grade 5 in English Language & Maths. To study this subject at A Level we would expect you to have achieved a Grade 6 or above at GCSE, or in another Humanities subject at GCSE.

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

  • Urmston Grammar

    Newton Road Urmston, Manchester, M41 5UG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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