A Level Psychology
at Bolton Sixth Form College, Bolton · sixth form college
What the college says
Are you interested in people and wish to gain an understanding of human behaviour and the factors which influence us to behave in different ways This course offers explanations of why humans behave and think as they do. Psychology will allow you to study psychological theories in a scientific manner and then apply them to everyday life. How do you define intelligence Why do we conform Do we have control over our own behaviour What is abnormality
What you need to get on
Students studying three A Levels will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 6 including Mathematics and/or Science and three GCSEs at grade 5/4, including English Language. Or eight GCSEs at a minimum of grade 5.
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
The Sixth Form Bolton
Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5BU
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Bolton
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