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Psychology (Linear)

at Baylis Court School, Slough · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Psychology can best be described as the science of human mind and behaviour, and psychologists carry out experiments relating to a number of everyday experiences. If you can write accurately and fluently, think logically and make judgements on what you see, listen to and work well with other students, then you should do well in Psychology. This course will give you a good grounding in the skills of writing and arguing which you will need at University, and insights into a range of areas that could prove useful to you in the future.

What you need to get on

n addition to the general entry requirements for the Herschel Consortium, you will need at least a Grade 6 in Maths and English Language or Literature, as Psychology is a subject which requires the ability to express yourself accurately and fluently on paper as well as work with statistics and data interpretation and presentation.

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

  • Baylis Court School

    GLOUCESTER AVENUE, SLOUGH, SL1 3AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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