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GCE A Level Psychology

at St Birinus School, Didcot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Psychology is the scientific study of the brain, mind and behaviour, but it cannot be studied by opening a skull and looking at the grey matter inside! That would tell us very little about thinking and emotions. Instead, Psychologists study humans and animals to try to work out why people think, feel and behave the way that they do. Questions such as ‘why is it that people suffer from stress and mental illness?’ and ‘are there any downsides to putting children into child care before the age of two?’ are just some of the things that Psychology investigates. Psychology is a scientific discipline with cutting edge research. It has real-world applications to issues in everyday life, ranging from areas such as artificial intelligence to social change. The mix of these disciplines is what makes it such a fascinating subject, and one which can be applied to so many careers.

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in Science and English GCSE and Grade 5 in Maths at GCSE (preferably a 6). There is no requirement to have studied Psychology at GCSE.

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

  • St Birinus School

    Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Didcot

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