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Free A Level Psychology in Dursley

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free GCE A Level in Psychology Course in Dursley. Classes run at Rednock School, with full-time daytime study over two years. You'll explore how memory works, why people obey authority, what drives prejudice, and how scientific research methods are applied to questions about the mind and human behaviour. The course involves a lot of data analysis and evaluation of competing theories. No previous psychology study is needed, though you'll be expected to have a grade 6 or above in relevant subjects.

Who this course is for

When someone asks you about your last birthday, how do you retrieve your memory of it from the millions of other events you have stored? Is Depression a genetically inherited disorder or is it to do with life events? Why do we obey some people and not others? Why do groups of people display prejudice against others? Why do adverts use celebrities to sell things to us? Psychology takes an objective, scientific look at these questions with plenty of quantitative data analysis based on experimental and other research methodology.

Entry requirements

No previous Psychology study is expected. You should keep in mind that Psychology is a science subject. An interest in applying scientific research methods to questions about the mind and about human behaviour is essential. There is a great deal of analysis and evaluation in Psychology. You should enjoy applying different theories to the same question and analysing research evidence to assess which theories have the most scientific support ? Students will be expected to have a grade 6 or above in English and a grade 5 or above in Science and Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll study how memory is stored, organised, and retrieved.
  • You'll examine psychological explanations for conditions such as depression, including biological and environmental factors.
  • You'll analyse why people obey authority and how social influence shapes behaviour.
  • You'll investigate the causes of prejudice and group behaviour.
  • You'll apply scientific research methods to questions about the mind and human behaviour.
  • You'll evaluate competing theories using quantitative data and research evidence.
  • You'll develop skills in statistical analysis and interpreting experimental findings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Rednock School, combining theory, research analysis, and practical application of scientific methods. Assessment is by written examinations at the end of the two-year course. You'll be expected to analyse data, evaluate research evidence, and apply psychological theories to a range of questions throughout your studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rednock 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.
  • Learning support assistant: support students with additional needs in schools.
  • Social care worker: help vulnerable adults or children access services and support.
  • Market research analyst: design surveys and interpret data on consumer behaviour.
  • Human resources assistant: support recruitment, staff welfare, and workplace relations.
  • Youth worker: work with young people in community or educational settings.
  • Research assistant: support academic or commercial psychology research projects.

What you could study next

A Level 3 GCE A Level in Psychology is a common entry requirement for psychology degree programmes at UK universities. From there, you could pursue a BSc in Psychology (which can lead to further training as a clinical, educational, or occupational psychologist), a degree in counselling, social work, or criminology, or a postgraduate conversion course if you later want to move into a related field.

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