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A-Level Psychology

at Ashlawn School, Rugby · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will learn about the major approaches to Psychology. In each one you will discover a key topic of research, learn about important studies related to that topic, and find out how research is conducted in that area of psychology. Social influence investigates how our behaviour changes because of the way we relate to people around us. You will study what makes people obey orders, even when the orders are known to be wrong and what makes people conform to a group. You will study memory, how it is created and how it is organised and why people forget. Within Psychopathology you will study mental health and disorder and how mental illness can be treated. Biopsychology involves looking at the process of synaptic transmission as well as the study of the brain. In Attachment you will look at early childhood and how this impacts on future growth and development into adulthood. In addition you will also study all aspects of Research Methods – how to design and carry out effective research and interpretation of results. The course also gives you an opportunity to study some uses of Psychology in the real world. You will discover how the approaches you have learned about come together to explain human behaviour, including formation of Relationships, Aggressive Behaviour and Schizophrenia. In all areas, you will be encouraged to use recent evidence from events in the news to apply theory to everyday life and situations.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 4+ in Maths, 5+ in English, and 6+ in Biology (or the Biology component of Combined Sciences)

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

  • Ashlawn School

    ASHLAWN SCHOOL ASHLAWN ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 5ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · RUGBY

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