GCE AS Level Psychology (AQA)
at Hatch End High School, Harrow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the fascinating scientific study of behaviour. You’ll study how people interact, how we change and develop, how we think, how the nervous system works, how we differ from animals and how we decide what is normal. You’ll develop your ability to think critically and analytically, further develop both your oral and communication skills and your ability to plan statistically viable experiments.
What you need to get on
6 GCSE 9-4 grades including Maths (4+) and English Language (4+)
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
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane Hatch End, Harrow, HA3 6NR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Harrow
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