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Psychology (GCEA)

at Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

In A2: Issues in Mental Health including historical context of mental health and the medical model of mental illness Child Development including pre-adult brain development and attachment Criminal Psychology including what makes a criminal (including brain abnormalities) and the effects of imprisonment Approaches as per AS but with new studies ASSESSMENT: Research methods = 2hr exam Psychological Themes through Core Studies = 2 hrs exam Applied Psychology = 2 hrs exam What Kind Of Person Studies This Course? If you have an interest about what makes people tick then Psychology, the science of mind and behaviour, provides a valuable background for all occupations where you are in contact with people. Psychology is academically rigorous and is accepted by all universities, including many medical schools as Psychology forms part of a medical degree. Understanding people, how they develop and relate to each other will give you a head start in your personal and professional life. Understanding is the key to personal progression; Psychology has many professional practical applications.

What you need to get on

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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.

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