Psychology A Level
at Valentines High School, Ilford · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionStrong standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Year 1 You will study Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Approahces in Psychology including Biopsychology, Psychopatholgy and Research Methods. Year 2 You will study Issues and Debates in Psychology and Research Methods. You will also look at the following options in depth: Relationships, Aggression and Schiophrenia.
What you need to get on
GCSE grade 5 in English language and 5 in Maths
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
VALENTINES HIGH SCHOOL
348-360 Cranbrook Rd Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6HX
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