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Psychology A Level

at Oldham Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is defined as 'the science of mind and behaviour'. You'll be introduced to the central debates, investigate the methods used in research, and apply what you've learned to a range of social, cultural and contemporary issues. Psychology is a vast discipline and covers topics as diverse as Mental Illness and Animal Behaviour. Expect to look into different psychological perspectives such as Social, Biological, Behaviourist, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. You can expect to look at how data can be analysed and how psychologists reach conclusions about human behaviour.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications).

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

  • Oldham Sixth Form College

    Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Oldham

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