Psychology
Shireland Collegiate Academy - Sandwell
01215588086
Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
Course summary

Are you intrigued by why people act in the way they do? If so, then psychology will capture your imagination. You will need to: • be willing to have your opinions and values challenged • be willing to listen to and take on board new ideas and novel argument • be able to see both sides of an issue, not reject one side simply because you believe initially that it is wrong • be willing to have your opinions and values challenged • be willing to listen to and take on board new ideas and novel argument • able to see both sides of an issue not reject one side simply because you believe initially that it is wrong Psychology A Level at Shireland Collegiate Academy is taught mainly in a classroom setting, with many lessons conducted in a seminar style that helps prepare students for university. Several school trips are organized every year and pupils are expected to work individually and in groups to complete classroom tasks.

Entry requirements

Level 5 in five separate subjects at GCSE including a 6 in both GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics Students are expected to achieve a minimum of grade 5 or above at GCSE to be considered for A Level and BTEC courses.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1- Foundations in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 2- Applications in Psychology- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 90 marks for A level. Paper 3- Psychological Skills- Written exam lasting 120 minutes and worth 80 marks for A level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySandwell
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWaterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND