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Psychology A Level

at The Whitstable School, Whitstable · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The mind is something intangible that exists within our brain; an unseen process of enzymes, chemicals and electric currents. But why is it that some people suffer from stress or mental illness? Or that others are considered abnormal for deviating from social norms? Psychology looks at questions like these and more. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems. AQA A-level Psychology will help you develop a range of skills that will benefit you, whether you decide to go on to further study or the working world, including: analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving, planning and conducting scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and critical reasoning skills.

What you need to get on

For an A Level programme of study, we require students to have a range of at least five to seven GCSE passes at grade 5 or higher, including a minimum of a 5 in English and Mathematics, but students must also satisfy the minimum entry criteria for A Level Psychology below. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, and Mathematics And Grade 5 in at least one other predominantly written based GCSE subjects

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 Whitstable School

    The Whitstable School Bellevue Road, Whitstable, CT5 1PX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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