Psychology (A level)

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How to Apply: We don't accept application on KentChoices - Please apply via Admissions+ using the link below:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/applying-for-post-16/

These qualifications are linear. Linear means that students will sit all the AS exams at the end of their AS course and all the A-level exams at the end of their A-level course. Through the in-depth study of different psychological studies, approaches and methods, students will learn content analysis and evaluation skills. Students will build a solid foundation to understanding the complexity of human behaviour and embark on the age old debate of nature vs nurture.

The A Level Psychology (AQA) content is in 4 topics:

Students will follow first year topics as outlined by the specification.

In year 2 students will study Forensic Psychology, Schizophrenia and Relationships.

There are three exam papers for psychology. Each exam paper is worth 33.3% of their final mark:

Paper 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology

Paper 2 – Psychology in Context

Paper 3 – Issues and Options in Psychology

You must meet the overall requirements for Leigh Academy Longfield's post-16, and the requirements for this subject specifically. These can be found on our academy website:

https://leighacademylongfield.org.uk/post16/sixth-form-subjects/