Psychology A Level
at Bishopshalt School, Uxbridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. Psychologists try to understand mental processes, such as perception and memory as well as attempting to explain both normal and abnormal behaviour. Psychology draws on many disciplines such as biology, sociology, philosophy and statistics. Students who study Psychology will have the opportunity to develop transferable skills, such as analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.
What you need to get on
6 in GCSE Psychology or 6 in GCSE English, 6 in Maths and 66 in Science if never studied 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
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane Hillingdon, Uxbridge, UB8 3RF
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Uxbridge
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