Psychology A Level

A Level Psychology

Are you intrigued by what causes our behaviour and what makes us who we are? This fascinating subject studies the complexities of human and animal behaviour and experience. Across the course, students cover areas such as cognition and memory, social behaviour such as obedience and prejudice, behavioural processes in terms of how we learn, physiological processes such as how the brain affects behaviour.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPSYCH

  • Exam Board

    Edexcel

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  This fascinating subject studies the complexities of human and animal behaviour and experience. Across the course, students cover areas such as cognition and memory, social behaviour such as obedience and prejudice, behavioural processes in terms of how we learn, physiological processes such as how the brain affects behaviour. Also, it explains differences between individuals and cross cultural variations in behaviour. You will also get the opportunity to study Clinical and Criminal Psychology too.

  Course Highlights:

  Psychology Academy

• Entry Requirements

  Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.

  This must include a written subject.

• How will I be assessed?

  100% written examination.

• Progression Pathway

  Studying Psychology helps students develop skills that are transferable to a number of jobs and professions, including law, business, medicine, journalism, marketing, advertising, personnel work, management and many more.

  Many of our students continue to study Psychology or related subjects, such as Criminology. Their intention is to become either a Psychologist in any of the specialist areas, such as occupational, child, clinical, criminal or educational psychology, or to work in related fields such as social services, probation or youth work, the police and teaching.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.