A-Level Programme - Psychology

In studying this course, you will gain an understanding of the psychology sector, learning different psychological approaches, research methods and how psychology is applied to everyday situations.

On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!

What will I study?

Over the next two years, you'll delve into various stimulating topics within psychology including:

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment
• Psychopathology
• Approaches in Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Research methods
• Issues and debates in Psychology
• You will also study 3 further topics which will be decided in your second year

You will be assessed by 3 exams which are 2 hours long per exam.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;
• GCSE grade 5 or above in English language AND in science OR maths