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Psychology A Level

at WAINGELS, Reading · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Unit 1: Students will explore how the human memory operates and how it can be distorted in our everyday life. Students will explore the concepts of conformity, obedience and how minority groups can make big changes in society. You will learn why people develop phobias, OCD and depression. The topic explores how we can treat these psychological disorders. The final part of Unit 1 is looking at attachment and early childhood. Unit 2: Students will complete their own independent psychological study using their research method knowledge. You will explore different approaches in psychology; such as biologically or environmental reasons for human behaviour. Students will look at the brain and explain what can happen when we experience trauma. Unit 3: Students will address the issues and debates in Psychology. They will explain how we deal with ethical issues and why it is important to consider the different methods of investigation. Students will study three options including Gender, Forensic and Schizophrenia. They will be able to answer questions on a range of topics including the influence of media and culture on gender and how prisoners can be rehabilitated and explain what the risk factors are in schizophrenia.

What you need to get on

Standard entry requirements: Maths and English Lang a grade 4. Based on Attainment 8 scores we will offer the following pathways: Vocational Pathway (selecting only Vocational Courses): 40, Combination Pathway (selecting a mixture of A Level and Vocational): 45, A Level Pathway (selecting only A Levels): 50. Subject specific requirements: grade 5 in English Lang + Maths. No previous Psychology background is required however they will need at least a grade 4 if the student sat GCSE Psychology.

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

  • Waingels College

    Waingels College Waingels Road, Reading, RG5 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Reading

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