The A-level Psychology course involves the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. You will gain an understanding of childhood attachment and its impact on adult life; and causes and treatments for phobias and OCD. You will study group behaviour and how it can be influenced within society; gender and aggressive behaviour; as well as gaining a fascinating insight into the brain and its functions.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Assessment is entirely based upon examinations taken at the end of the two years. Paper 1 Introductory topics 96 33.3% Paper 2 Psychology in context 96 33.3% Paper 3 Issues and options 96 33.3%
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
The A-level Psychology course involves the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. You will gain an understanding of childhood attachment and its impact on adult life; and causes and treatments for phobias and OCD. You will study group behaviour and how it can be influenced within society; gender and aggressive behaviour; as well as gaining a fascinating insight into the brain and its functions.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Assessment is entirely based upon examinations taken at the end of the two years. Paper 1 Introductory topics 96 33.3% Paper 2 Psychology in context 96 33.3% Paper 3 Issues and options 96 33.3%