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Psychology A level

at The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

Psychology is a linear course allowing students to learn about the science of mind and behaviour. The first unit comprises of Social Influence, Memory and Attachment, which will introduce you to the exciting areas of conformity, obedience, eye witness testimony, and deprivation. The second unit comprises Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods which will introduce you to the learning, cognitive and biological approach to investigating human behaviour, definitions of abnormality and an understanding of phobias, depression and OCD including their treatment. In the second year you will add the psychodynamic and humanist approach to human behaviour. You will examine Bio-Psychology to include the nervous system and Biological rhythms. We will investigate the debates such as ethics, gender, culture and if our behaviour is determined by nature or nurture. In the applications of Psychology section, you will gain insight into the Psychology of Relationships including virtual relationships, Schizophrenia or Eating Behaviour, and Forensic Psychology to include offender profiling. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to apply your new skills and understanding by carrying out some practical investigations and learn how to apply Psychological theory to explain the impact of research on society today.

What you need to get on

Students should have at least 6 GCSEs 9-4 including English, Maths. A grade 6 in Maths or Science is required.

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

  • The Burgate School and Sixth Form

    Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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