Are you curious about what makes people behave the way they do? Do you want to know how your childhood affected you? Would like to know what causes people to develop mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ then Psychology is the course for you! Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. It relates to why people think in certain ways, how experiences affect you and how groups and individuals behave. It has some overlaps with humanities such as Sociology and sciences such as Biology. Psychologists observe behaviour and then develop theories which try to explain why we do what we do. These theories are then tested through research which might involve laboratory experiments, interviews, or observations in the field. You will find out about these theories and learn how to carry out and evaluate psychological studies through the A Level.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths. A grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. A grade 5 in any GCSE Science or GCSE Psychology (if taken).
A Level Psychology is taught on the AQA board specification. In the second year you will sit three two-hour exams which assess the content taught in both years to achieve the full A Level qualification.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Filton Avenue, Bristol, BS34 7AT |
Are you curious about what makes people behave the way they do? Do you want to know how your childhood affected you? Would like to know what causes people to develop mental illnesses like schizophrenia and depression? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘yes,’ then Psychology is the course for you! Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. It relates to why people think in certain ways, how experiences affect you and how groups and individuals behave. It has some overlaps with humanities such as Sociology and sciences such as Biology. Psychologists observe behaviour and then develop theories which try to explain why we do what we do. These theories are then tested through research which might involve laboratory experiments, interviews, or observations in the field. You will find out about these theories and learn how to carry out and evaluate psychological studies through the A Level.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 and above, including Maths. A grade 5 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. A grade 5 in any GCSE Science or GCSE Psychology (if taken).
A Level Psychology is taught on the AQA board specification. In the second year you will sit three two-hour exams which assess the content taught in both years to achieve the full A Level qualification.