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A Level Psychology

at The City of Liverpool College, Liverpool · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsPart time

What the college says

During the two year course, you will study: - social influence – the way in which people influence each other’s behaviours, opinions and attitudes; - memory – the way information is stored and lost, including eye witness testimonies; - attachment – childhood relationships and their consequences; - approaches – an insight into the major psychology theories; - bio-psychology – the role of biology and the brain; - psychopathology – causes and treatments of mental health; - research methods – research studies and the analysis of data; - issues and debates in psychology; - gender development and disorders; - schizophrenia; - forensic psychology – profiling and offender behaviours. The course is examined over 3 exams (two hours each) at the end of the two years. Exams include multiple choice questions, short questions and extended essay questions. Join the BPS (British Psychological Society) for access to research and articles; subscribe to the BPS Readers Digest for fortnightly updates about interesting new research; grab an AQA Psychology text book and enjoy flicking through the topics outlined above!

What you need to get on

A Level Entry Requirements for 16-18s: The most important entry requirement is that you are committed and determined to do well You need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with at least 2 at Grade 5. These must include Maths and English. To study this particular A level you need to achieve Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English Language

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Clarence Street

    Clarence Street, LIVERPOOL, L3 5TP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 8 September 2026 · LIVERPOOL

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