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A Level Psychology in Barnard Castle for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 GCE A Level in Psychology Course in Barnard Castle. Classes run at Teesdale School, full-time during the day. You'll need four or five GCSEs including English and maths at grade 4 or above to join. The course runs over 24 months and covers the AQA psychology specification, giving you a solid grounding in human behaviour, research methods, and psychological theory. It opens doors to university study in psychology, health, social care, and related fields.

Who this course is for

If you're thinking about a career in health and social care but not ready to commit entirely to a purely work related course, the National Extended Certificate gives you an introduction to the sector whilst allowing you to study other subjects alongside it. Equivalent in size to one A Level, if you take it as part of a programme of study that includes other work related or academic Level 3 qualifications it can help you to move on to to a wide range of higher education and training opportunities.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's including English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study social influence, including conformity, obedience, and minority influence.
  • You'll explore memory, including models of memory and eyewitness testimony.
  • You'll examine attachment theory and its role in child development.
  • You'll investigate psychopathology, including definitions of abnormality and mental health conditions.
  • You'll learn research methods and how to design, conduct, and evaluate psychological studies.
  • You'll analyse approaches in psychology, from biological to cognitive and behavioural perspectives.
  • You'll develop skills in applying psychological theories to real-world situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Teesdale School. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two-year course. AQA sets three exam papers covering different areas of the specification. There is no coursework component for the A Level; all marks come from the final exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Teesdale School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker: assist people with mental health conditions in care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant: support patients in hospitals, GP surgeries, or community care.
  • Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or children in residential or community settings.
  • Teaching assistant: support pupils in schools, often in pastoral or SEND roles.
  • Counselling support worker: assist qualified counsellors in therapeutic settings.
  • Research assistant: support data collection and analysis in academic or clinical research.

What you could study next

A Level Psychology opens the door to a range of degree-level study. You could go on to a BSc or BA in Psychology, which can lead toward becoming a chartered psychologist. Related degree options include Criminology, Sociology, Nursing, or Social Work. If you want to practise as a clinical or educational psychologist, you'll need a British Psychological Society-accredited degree followed by postgraduate training.

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