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Psychology

at Penistone Grammar School, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour: it focuses on why we think, feel, act and interact as we do both as individuals and as members of a social group. As an A Level Psychology student you will be given the opportunity to study the core areas of Psychology, as well as having the option to specialise in topics such as mental illness and criminology. You will also experience what it is like to be a research psychologist; planning and carrying out practical investigations into areas such as memory.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics and at least three more GCSEs at grade B or above. Also a B grade or grade 6 at GCSE in this subject

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

  • Penistone Grammar School

    Huddersfield Road Penistone, Sheffield, S36 7BX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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