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Is Psychology GCSE classed as a Social Science or a Humanties GCSE?

YES it doesn't matter
and YES it's only a GCSE
But jw? :smile:
I'm under the impression that Psychology is a Social Science subject, just like Sociology which I'm currently studying. A humanities subject would either be History or Geography, as those are essential if you wish to gain the English Baccalaureate.
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Original post by CharmingCat
I'm under the impression that Psychology is a Social Science subject, just like Sociology which I'm currently studying. A humanities subject would either be History or Geography, as those are essential if you wish to gain the English Baccalaureate.

I don't :smile: but I always thought it was social science but aqa said psychology is a humanity GCSE...
It actually really does matter! The only reason I could get onto my medical based course at uni was because my psychology a level counted as a social science. If it wasn't a science I couldn't have applied!

Having said that, there is the odd uni that does not count it as a science but it is uncommon nowadays.
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Original post by Elliebeanie
It actually really does matter! The only reason I could get onto my medical based course at uni was because my psychology a level counted as a social science. If it wasn't a science I couldn't have applied!

Having said that, there is the odd uni that does not count it as a science but it is uncommon nowadays.


Ah I want to take biology, chemistry and psychology a-level next year :smile:
Original post by elmosandy
Ah I want to take biology, chemistry and psychology a-level next year :smile:


That sounds good to me! Do you have any idea what you wan to be doing at uni yet? Don't worry if not, I had no idea haha
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Original post by Elliebeanie
That sounds good to me! Do you have any idea what you wan to be doing at uni yet? Don't worry if not, I had no idea haha


Biological Sciences/Human Biology
You should be good for that then! You're so lucky to be able to study psychology at GCSE. Not many schools do it
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Original post by Elliebeanie
You should be good for that then! You're so lucky to be able to study psychology at GCSE. Not many schools do it


Because i'm Homeschooled :smile: x
Original post by elmosandy
Because i'm Homeschooled :smile: x


Ohhhh, that's an advantage I never thought of!! x

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