Psychology
at Herschel Grammar School, Slough · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, and AQA Psychology (New Specification) introduces you to the broad range of Psychology topics. This course of study comprises written units with no coursework. The emphasis is on applying knowledge and understanding, thereby developing your transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking. The specification offers a broad range of topics including research methods in context, memory, social psychology, attachment, psychopathology, biopsychology, approaches, cognition and development, schizophrenia and forensic psychology
What you need to get on
5 GSCE Grade 9 to 5
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
Herschel Grammar School
Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Slough
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