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Psychology A Level

at Ashmole Academy, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Throughout the 2 years students are encouraged to develop as independent learners. Psychology is the explanation the behaviour of individual peoples. The syllabus covers an unusually wide variety of subject areas, ranging from up to date aspects of the biochemistry of the brain to some long established philosophical ideas such as free will. Consequently students will be encouraged to develop a range of approaches to learning. Sometimes a scientific approach might be best. But psychological questions are complex, and a common sense approach can be as useful as science. Students will be encouraged to use ideas and information from other subject areas (e.g. Sociology, Media Studies, Art, Biology, English, Computing, etc) when studying psychological topics. The exam board give credit for this broad approach.

What you need to get on

A minimum of five passes at grade 5 or higher at GCSE, three of which must be a grade 6 or higher. Within these passes there must be a grade 6 or higher in English Language, Maths and a Science subject.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Southgate

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