Psychology GCE A Level
at Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden · school or sixth form
What the college says
Psychology is the study of the brain and behaviour. It covers fascinating questions such as why men are more aggressive than women, how romantic relationships form, the unreliability of our memory, and why we obey street signs. This course will help students to think critically about scientific ideas, while also learning about how the way humans behave is influenced by their genes and their surroundings.
What you need to get on
Grade B in Additional or Triple Science (excluding Applied) and Grade 6 English at GCSE, and at least Grade 4 in Mathematics at GCSE. All students must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
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
Sir John Lawes School
Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Harpenden
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