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Psychology (GCEA)

at Newlands Girls' School, Maidenhead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level22 monthsFull time

What the college says

What will I learn on this course? In Year 12 you will study Psychology by investigating the different approaches that Psychologists use to explain human behaviour. You will look at Psychodynamic, Behavioural, Cognitive, Biological and Positive Psychology. In each approach you will learn about a classic study, then each approach will be applied to investigating human relationships. In addition you will study the Research Methods that are used in psychological investigations. In Year 13 you will be expected to apply your understanding of Approaches and Research Methods to Addiction, Criminal Behaviour and Stress. There is also a component dealing with controversies in Psychology such as sexism, cultural bias, the use of non human animals in research, and the ethical costs of research.

What you need to get on

Course requirements Psychology requires the ability to write clearly and concisely, as well as requiring calculations and the use of statistical Formulae. You will require a grade 6 in Maths GCSE or grade 6 in Science GCSE to be considered for this course.

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

  • Newlands Girls' School

    Farm Road, Maidenhead, SL6 5JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Maidenhead

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