Psychology

Please apply through our website at https://asf.tela.org.uk/

General Entry Requirements

A Level Programme Entry Requirements

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above
• Minimum of a 6 in English and Maths and Science if taking A level Sciences.

The opportunity to study four Advanced level subjects will be offered to some particularly well-qualified applicants, currently defined as students who have achieved at least an average grade 7 across their best seven GCSE subjects.

Vocational and Applied Diploma Entry Requirements

• Merit at Level 2 in chosen area of study
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above including at least a grade in English and Maths

**Please refer to each subject's entry requirements for additional entry requirements for that subject**

Have you ever wondered if prison really does change criminal behaviour? Or why some people conform? Have you ever considered whether the experiences you had before the age of five really do shape the person you are today? A-level Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and why people behave in certain ways. The focus of this subject is not only to support you in getting the best qualification, but will also help you to have a better understanding of yourself and people around you. This knowledge will enrich your communication skills around others and give you a better understanding of the reasons why you and others react in certain situations. In doing this you will be given many opportunities to carry out and analyse your own research to get a greater understanding of human behaviour.

Psychology will combine well with Criminology, English, History and Sociology.

In year 1: Social influence, memory, attachment, approaches in psychology, biopsychology, psychopathology and research methods.

At the end of the two-year course there will be three exams, and each account for one-third of the A level. The three exams last 2 hours and are worth 96 marks each. The AQA exam consists of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

6 in GCSE English, 5 in a GCSE Science

You will learn skills including analytical thinking, improved communication, problem solving and many more that will prepare you for the future with the possibility of a range of interesting careers such as counselling, forensic and occupational psychology, nursing, teaching, research, human resources.