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Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes from a scientific viewpoint. The course features elements of social, cognitive, psychopathology, biological, evolutionary and developmental psychology.
You learn through a variety of interactive methods including experiments, debates, role plays and presentations.
This course is taught at the Windsor College campus in Windsor, Berkshire, with access to specialist facilities and knowledgeable teaching staff.
FP3DPSY2W1
Fri, 23 Jun 2028
At least grade 5 GCSE in English, Maths and Science, please note that one of these must be a grade 6.
FP3DPSY2W1
Fri, 22 Jun 2029
At least grade 5 GCSE in English, Maths and Science, please note that one of these must be a grade 6.
You will study a range of fascinating human behaviours, including schizophrenia. You will learn how to use scientific research methods to study human behaviour. You will analyse theories and therapies for a range of mental illnesses. You will learn how to write a psychological report using data you have collected. You will evaluate theories on interesting topics such as obedience to authority, eye witness testimony and criminal profiling.
2 Years
In class, face to face.
Three two-hour written exams at the end of the second year. Each exam consists of multiple choice, short answer and essay style questions. Each exam is worth 33% of the A Level. Research methods and maths skills are assessed in every paper.
Paper 1 – Introductory topics in psychology (social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology).
Paper 2 – Psychology in context (approaches, biopsychology, research methods).
Paper 3 – Issues and options in psychology (issues an debates, relationships, schizophrenia and forensic psychology).
Level 3 AQA GCE A Level in Psychology
University degree and a variety of careers such as education and medicine
Level 3
