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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Cedars Upper School, Leighton Buzzard · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you interested in understanding why individuals think and behave differently, in the same situation? If so, Psychology could be a subject for YOU… In order to be successful in Psychology you essentially need to be a thinker, preferably ‘outside the box’! You need to be good at linking several disciplines, such as: Biology, because we look at how biochemistry and genes influence our behaviour. Philosophy, as it’s how our own attitude acts as a guiding principle for behaviour. You must be able to express your thoughts and ideas in depth, analysing using research as a support.

What you need to get on

English Lang 6 Biology 6 Maths 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

  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

    Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leighton Buzzard

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