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Psychology

at Nunthorpe Academy, Middlesbrough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Level and Exam Board AQA AS and A-level Why choose Psychology? Psychology is useful for a wide range of people-orientated occupations as well as industry or business organisations. There are many avenues of academic and career progression which students of Psychology could choose to follow: Criminology, Teaching, Child Psychology, Occupational therapy, Nursing and Forensic Psychology to name a few. What does the course involve? Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes. Students will study the theories of great psychologists and learn to understand the various approaches and methods used and examine behaviours, thoughts and feelings from a variety of different psychological approaches. Approximately 10% of the examinations assess mathematical skill and at least 25% of each paper will consist of Research Methods. Students will also be expected to carry out practical investigations and analyse economical implications of psychological research. Contact bhewison@nunthorpe.co.uk

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 or above in Maths and English Grade B or above in 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

  • Nunthorpe sixth form

    Guisborough Road Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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