Psychology A Level

Psychology is a great choice for 16-18 year old students with an interest in human behaviour. 

This two-year, full-time course contains a number of interesting topics that will challenge your thinking. For example:

• Why might we conform to a group or obey an authority figure even if we don’t agree with them?
• Why do we develop a phobia?
• How does our memory work?

Psychology is a science and so this course will examine the scientific process. There are also elements of Maths involved, such as the study of research methods. You will be encouraged to develop as an active learner and increase your use of skills such as discussion, evaluation and analysis.

5 x GCSEs at grade 4 and above including GCSE English at grade 4 and above with grade 5 in Maths or Science.

We will invite you to a Course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. 

 You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report. 

 At Course information meeting you will be able to discuss the Pathways for A-levels and look at combinations, We will ensure you are of the specific entry requirements at GCSE grade per A-level subject as some subjects will require higher than grade 5  

Psychology is the science of mind and behaviour so you will spend a good deal of your time outlining and evaluating theories and research evidence. This means you will be able to explain what psychologists have discovered and discuss how they developed their theories. This course is assessed by examinations.

This A Level course will enhance your employment prospects and prepare you for a degree in Psychology or a related subject.

Psychologists work in many areas of society such as business, health, education and sport. By employing scientific methods and knowledge about human behaviour and the human mind, psychologists develop procedures and therapies to treat many problems and to maximize ideal mental health.

This course is free to anyone aged 16-18. There is no formal list of additional costs. However, if you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.