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Psychology

at Christ'S College Finchley, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Who is it for? Psychology is the scientific study of human experiences and the underlying processes that shape our behaviour and interactions. Psychologists try to explain, predict and control behaviour in order to try and understand and solve both individual and social problems. Where will it lead? Psychology can lead to a variety of careers, including research, psychotherapy, personnel management, clinical psychologist, teaching, or sports and occupational psychologist. What will I study? Year 1 Attachment: This unit focuses on explanations of why children develop attachments to their parents. Memory: We discover what is meant by the term memory; the different types of memory and the factors that can affect the accuracy of memory. Social psychology: This unit focuses on the affect being in a group has on our behaviour. Approaches in psychology: Here we will discover the main ‘themes’ or ideas psychologist have about the mechanisms that govern human behaviour. Psychopathology: This unit focuses on the different psychological explanations for abnormal and normal behaviour and how the different disciplines treat this behaviour. Research methods: We practice how psychologists collect data, and the effects it has on the reliability and validity of the data collected. Year 2 Issues and debates: We will investigate key issues and debates that commonly occur in psychological research. Relationships: Here we investigate the factors associated with sexual attraction and how relations

What you need to get on

GCSE Psychology Grade 6 (B); GCSE English Grade 5

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

  • Christ's College Finchley

    East End Road, London, N2 0SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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