Psychology A Level
at Buckingham School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail
What the college says
This interesting and challenging course allows students to develop a clear and scientific understanding of why humans behave as they do. You will explore human behaviours and functions such as memory, stress and sleep, from both psychological and biological perspectives. You will learn how to design, conduct and report scientific research studies and the limits of the studies.
What you need to get on
Students should have achieved at least a level 5 or above in Mathematics, English and two Sciences. A GCSE in Psychology is not required to be successful in this subject at A level.
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 Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AT
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