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Psychology A-level

at St Mary'S Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes and how these have an impact on an individual‘s or group‘s physical and mental state. The goal of psychology is to understand, predict and modify human behaviour. The A level Psychology course allows you to study behaviour, including aggression, gender and abnormality, as well as psychological theories and research. You will develop research skills, as well as developing skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation. The course explores different areas of Psychology, including Cognitive, Social and Developmental Psychology; Approaches in Psychology, including, psychodynamic theory, behaviourism, social learning theory and bio-psychology. You will also explore ethical issues in psychological research.

What you need to get on

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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

  • St Mary's Catholic College

    St Mary's Catholic College Wallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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