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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Five hours a week in a lesson plus homework and private study time. Psychology is defined as the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes. It aims to describe, explain and predict human behaviour. Unit 1: Memory, Attachment in children and Social influence Unit 2: Abnormality, Approaches in Psychology and Research methods. Unit 3: Forensic Psychology Unit 4: Issues and debates in Psychology. Small practical projects will be a feature of the course.

What you need to get on

GCSE English grade 6+ GCSE Maths or Science 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

  • Townsend CofE School

    Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · St. Albans

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