GCE A Level in Psychology
at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology A-Level: is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Studying psychology will give you an understanding of the fascinating subject of human behaviour and the reasons that we behave the way we do. The course covers a broad range of topics, approaches and areas of psychology as well as studying some applied topics in more depth - below are examples of some of the questions we will consider; Paper 1 - Introductory topics in psychology Social influence - Can we explain why Nazi soldiers obeyed orders? Memory - Why do we forget things? Attachment - What happens if we don't form attachments in childhood? Psychopathology - Why do people develop depression / phobias / OCD? Paper 2 - Psychology in context Approaches in psychology - How do the different schools of thought in psychology explain our behaviour? Biopsychology - How does our brain function? Research Methods - How do psychologists conduct their research? Paper 3 - Issues and options in psychology Issues and debates in psychology - Is free will an illusion? Relationships - Why do we choose the partners that we do? Schizophrenia - How can we explain and treat schizophrenia? Forensic psychology - Are criminals born or made? Is prison the best treatment for offenders?
What you need to get on
Students choosing to study four A levels* If you wish to study four A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 7or above. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Students choosing to study three A Levels If you wish to study three A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 6 or above. Mathematics and English at grade 5 or above. If the subject has been studied at GCSE you need to have gained a 6 in that subject.
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
Tudor Grange Academy Solihull
Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Solihull
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