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Psychology

at Balcarras School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time£1

What the college says

Psychology is defined as "The science of mind and behaviour". When you begin to study this subject, you will be able to understand the reasons why people behave in the way that they do, and evaluate different theoretical perspectives in order to explain the behaviour. The topics you will study are broad; the course ranges from social influence and biopsychology at AS to forensic psychology at A-level. During the course you will be expected to make presentations, debate from a particular perspective, scrutinise data and write both short and extended responses to questions. Psychology can lead to careers in areas including social work, occupational psychology, teaching, marketing, personnel, nursing and care.

What you need to get on

The minimum requirement for entry to the sixth form is 2 grade 6s and 3 grade 5s in full GCSE courses. These must include a grade 5 or above in both mathematics and English language or literature. Successful A-level psychology students need to have excellent communication skills and be confident using numbers.

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

  • BALCARRAS SCHOOL CHELTENHAM

    EAST END ROAD, CHELTENHAM, GL53 8QF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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