A Level Psychology
at Hillcrest School And Sixth Form Centre, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of people, behavior and mind. It has recently been reclassified as a science subject and this is reflected in the A Level curriculum. There are opportunities to study the classics of psychology whilst also introducing ongoing debates and topics that continue to fascinate. Students choose Psychology because they want to improve their own and other people's lives.
What you need to get on
5 GSCEs at grade 9-5 including English Language at grade '6' and a 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
Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
Stonehouse Lane, Birmingham, B32 3AE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Birmingham
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