Psychology (A-level)

While we have passed our January application deadline, we do invite late/further applications or expressions of interest (contact us using - sixthform@samuelward.co.uk).

Psychologists try to understand people through careful controlled observation. All sciences rely on rigorous scientific methods and in this way, A-level Psychology is no different to Biology, Physics or Chemistry. However, Psychology does not study molecules or plants, it studies people, their behaviour towards themselves and each other and how they learn and think. Most of the research that psychologists do falls into one of five general areas; developmental, social, physiological, cognitive and individual differences. Students will consider each of these in turn, using previous studies to help them understand the different approaches, and how these lead to different theories and explanations.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:

▶ How the mind works?

▶ The relationship between mind and body?

▶ Individual differences and mental disorders?

▶ The scientific study of the human being?

Students will need to meet the entry requirements of their chosen pathway:

Pathway 1: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (including English Language and Maths) for an A-level study programme

Pathway 2: Five or more GCSE grades 5-9 (aiming for a 5 in English Language and Maths) to study two A-level subjects and one Level 3 Diploma/AAQ

Pathway 3: Five or more GCSE grades 4-9 (resitting English Language or Maths if needed) to study one A-level and two Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs or three Level 3 Diplomas/AAQs

Additional entry requirements for this course:

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and GCSE Biology