Psychology - A Level (AQA)

Psychology allows you to study the human mind, behaviour, and experience from a scientific perspective, helping you understand what makes us who we are and what makes people 'tick'. You can then apply and use this knowledge to address social and personal problems.

Topics covered can include:

• Social influence
• Memory
• Attachment
• Psychopathology
• Approaches in Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Advanced research methods
• Issues and debates in psychology
• Relationships
• Gender
• Cognition and development
• Schizophrenia
• Eating behaviour
• Stress
• Aggression
• Forensic psychology
• Addiction

You will need to meet the minimum entry criteria, plus:

• Double Science grade 5 and 5
• Maths grade 5

Please click here to see the minimum entry requirements.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

A-levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK and around the world. Many of our students go on to study for a degree at the university of their choice, while others choose to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.