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Psychology - A level

at The Quest Academy, South Croydon · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Psychology is a 2 year course. Students cover five key approaches in Psychology; biological, cognitive, developmental, individual differences and social. Each approach includes investigating two key areas of research within that field including memory, obedience, split-brain studies, abnormal behaviour and aggression. Students will also examine the different ways that psychologists conduct their research and this will involve the students themselves designing, carrying out and analysing their own data. This includes experiments, observations, correlations and self-reports. Students enjoy this subject because they find it relevant to their everyday life. The lessons include discussion, research into psychological issues and extended writing. It is therefore beneficial to have an interest in both English and essay writing as well as Science, where the scientific method is applied to psychological enquiry. The Research Methods paper has a strong mathematical focus so an interest in statistical analysis would also be beneficial.

What you need to get on

Holds a minimum of five 9-4 GCSE qualifications and at least one Grade 6 in a Humanities subject at GCSE, and Grade 6 in English Literature or English Language and Grade 5 in Mathematics

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 Quest Academy

    Farnborough Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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