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GCE A Level in Psychology

at Brentside High School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. Psychologists employ the scientific method: formulating theories, testing hypotheses through observation and experiment and using statistics to analyse their findings. You don't need to have studied GCSE psychology to study the A level but you will need an interest in biology and a good grasp of maths, (particularly arithmetic, data handling, algebra and graphs). Psychology can be used in a wide variety of people-oriented careers and will give you a great set of transferable skills including communication, analysis and research and problem solving skills.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 9-5 at GCSE plus subject specific requirements (see below): Grade 5-5 in combined science (biology units) or 5 in biology, plus 5 in mathematics and 5 in English language or literature

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

  • Brentside High School

    Brentside High School Greenford Avenue, London, W7 1JJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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