Psychology
at Magna Academy, Poole · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of human behaviour, the brain and the mind. It looks at how individuals think, what they do and why they do it. Studying Psychology will help you to decode the complexities of human behaviour and try to make sense of it. Most importantly, you will have an opportunity to learn, understand and evaluate behaviours we see in everyday life, which can then be applied to your own experiences
What you need to get on
5 x GCSE Grades 9-5 (Including Grade 6 in English Language, Maths and Science)
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
Magna Academy
Ashdown Close, Poole, BH17 8RE
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Poole
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