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International A Level · Psychology

Study Psychology in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.

Psychology at iBOS develops scientific explanations of behaviour, cognition and individual experience, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.

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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery

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What students study in Psychology

Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery

The course develops scientific explanations of behaviour, cognition and individual experience. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.

  • Social and cognitive psychology

  • Biological and learning approaches

  • Clinical and applied psychology

  • Research methods, evidence and debates

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How live teaching develops understanding

Students compare theories, interpret research and judge evidence. Live discussion separates everyday assumptions from scientific claims.

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Assessment and examination route

The current Pearson Edexcel IAL is externally assessed through modular written examinations covering knowledge, application, research methods and evaluation.

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University and career progression

Psychology supports psychology, neuroscience, education, social science and health-related pathways; professional routes require further accredited study.

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Is this the right subject?

Strong reading, extended writing, data interpretation and willingness to evaluate competing explanations are important. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.

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