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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you find yourself wondering why people behave in the way they do? Then studying Psychology can provide some of the answers and probably raise many more questions. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It is concerned with people - why they do things, how they think, how they develop, the theories which account for this and methods of investigation. Topics at A-Level can include Memory, Obedience, Relationships, Forensic Psychology and Statistics. As a 'young' science, studying Psychology means you will be working at the cutting-edge of recent discoveries and theories.

What you need to get on

You will need least GCSE grade 6 in Science and Maths, and grade 4 in English Language. If you have already studied Psychology at GCSE level, the only entry requirement is to have achieved a grade 6 in Psychology to be able to progress to A level. You need to have a willingness to think, discuss, read, carry out practical research and deal with new ideas and concepts. You should be ready to analyse numerical data and interpret experimental findings to draw logical conclusions.

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

  • Shaftesbury School

    Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Shaftesbury

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