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Psychology

at St Peter'S Catholic School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. You will develop your knowledge of the world around you by looking at a variety of perspectives on behaviour, for example, the development of gender, the process of memory and forgetting and the origins of aggression. In addition to subject based skills and knowledge, students of psychology also acquire a number of transferable skills e.g. IT literacy, data handling and analysis, independent and team research, report writing and learning to work ethically and professionally with people - all highly valued in a range of fields. The emphasis of the course is on applying knowledge, understanding and developing the skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking. Those who train in psychology can go on to work in a variety of professions such as forensic, clinical or sport and exercise psychology or work as professional psychologists in the National Health Service, the Civil Service, education and industry. Psychology also provides a very useful basis for a wide range of other careers such as human resources, business and youth work.

What you need to get on

To access A Level Psychology, you are advised to have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Science, grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature.

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

  • St Peter's Catholic School

    Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford, GU1 2TN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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