A Level Psychology
Course summary
Students study three units in total. At AS level students focus on studying the key approaches in Psychology (Social, Cognitive, Biological, Psychodynamic and Behavioural) which provide them with the basis for further study in Psychology. At A’ level studentsstudy the three main approaches in psychology. How psychology can be applied to criminal and child psychology. Why people suffer from mental illnesses? How psychology contributes to on-going debates. AS Psychology is examined by two papers at the end of the first year. A’ level psychology is assessed via three papers at the end of the two year course.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 5-5 in Combined Science (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at C or above, including grade 5+ in English Language and Mathematics.
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