GCE A Level in Psychology
at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college
What the college says
A-level Psychology is a highly popular A-level course that provides a multi-faceted knowledge base and skill set that can be applied to a wide variety of roles and careers. Psychology is a branch of science that has a heavy biological component and can be a highly useful degree to complement students looking to go into the medical or pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, social psychology and the understanding of how people behave will be highly applicable to students considering careers in the police, social care and marketing
What you need to get on
5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE Maths Grade 5 or Higher GCSE English Grade 5 or Higher
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
Our Lady's Catholic College
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Lancaster
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