A Level Psychology
at Seaford Head School, Seaford · school or sixth form
What the college says
What you will study within this course (Topics 1-6 are what you will study within AS level Psychology) Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology, Research Methods, Issues and Debates in Psychology Option 1 Relationships, Gender, Cognition and Development Option 2 Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Stress Option 3 Aggression, Forensic Psychology, Addiction The AQA A Level Psychology is a science concerned with the study of the mind and behaviour. A qualification in psychology can take you into university for further study and a wide variety of different careers. You will use and develop your communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving and independent research. When studying Psychology students are expected to take an active role and responsibility for their learning. The course requires independent study around the topic areas and this can take any form, book, journals, podcasts and YouTube.Students are required to attend all lessons offered to them alongside homework being completed to ensure that the fairest grade can be given for their work. What could I go on to next? There are many careers that recognise A level Psychology and the transferable skills that it offers. A few examples but this list is not exhaustive; Medicine, Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, teaching and The Police Force.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 in 2 Sciences, grade 4 in English Language and grade 5 in Mathematics.
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
Seaford Head School 6th Form Centre
Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1AL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Seaford
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