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Psychology

at The Crompton House Church of England Academy, Oldham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Psychology literally means ‘study of the mind’. There are many areas of research that Psychologists are involved in, these include social psychology, brain and behaviour, emotion, attention, perception, and personality. Studying A Level Psychology Psychology is an extremely popular subject at A level. It is a science with cutting edge research that has real world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from artificial intelligence to social change. Psychologists ask interesting questions regarding human behaviour. For example: Why is it that some people suffer from stress and mental illness? Why do some people fear open spaces? What makes someone become a serial killer? What makes us obey unjust commands? Are looks, status or personality important when choosing a partner? How does the brain work? Psychologists observe and measure behaviour, and their therapies are often based on scientific study. Psychology is constantly changing and is best understood through ‘active learning’. You will therefore have the opportunity to carry out a number of activities including; group work, displays, research, presentations, discussion and debate, written work, experiments and conferences. If you enjoy finding out about key pieces of research and have a critical and inquisitive mind, Psychology is a challenging and exciting subject for you to embark on. In addition, Psychology has links with many disciplines including Biology and Forensic Science, as well as humanities such as Sociolo

What you need to get on

Average Point Score: 4.0 English Language GCSE Grade 4

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

  • Crompton House Church of England Academy

    Rochdale Road Shaw, Oldham, OL2 7HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Oldham

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