Psychology - A Level (AQA)

Psychology allows you to study the human mind, human behaviour and human 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:

• Three GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language, Science and Maths, plus two further GCSEs at grade 4 or above
• A reference from your previous school/college

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them

During the 1st year there will be 5 formal internal assessments which you will need to pass in order to progress into the 2nd year. There is an examined coursework element that you will complete by February of the 2nd year. At the end of the 2nd year there are two public examinations.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.