A Level Psychology
at Harris Academy Chobham, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. The AS aims to give an overview of the main areas of the subject, while the A2 allows for some of these areas to be studied in greater depth. There are two units at AS: Unit 1: Approaches in Psychology, Research Methods and Gender Development. Unit 2: Social Psychology (Obedience and Conformity), Cognitive Psychology (Memory) and Individual Differences (Anxiety Disorders). There are two more units at A2: Unit 3: Child Development (Social), Psychopathology (Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders), Cognition and Law. Unit 4: Approaches, Debates and Methods
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grades 9-6 with grade 6 in English language and 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
Harris Academy Chobham
40, Cheering Lane, London, E20 1BD
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · London
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