Psychology A-level
90980
- Start:
- September
- Duration:
- 2 years
- Level:
- 3

Course Details
Psychology is an exciting subject which attempts to understand how the mind works and to explain why individuals behave in certain ways.
Psychology will give you the opportunity to gain greater self-knowledge by making you more aware of your own behaviour and the motivations behind your own actions and thoughts.
You will have the opportunity to study psychological research and theories which can be used to explain many different human behaviours.
You will need a minimum or five GCSEs, including Grade 5 in English Language together with four other subjects at Grade 4 or above (one of the four subjects must include Maths).
Additional entry requirements:
- You must achieve at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths, and at least a grade 4/4 in Double Science, or Single Science Biology grade 4.
- There is no requirement to have studied this subject at GCSE, but if you have done so then you must achieve at least a grade 5.
The College will always treat each applicant as an individual. Should you not have or not expect to obtain the grades stated above, or not have relevant industry-related experience, the College would still welcome your application for this course as this will enable us to identify whether this course is, in fact, the right course for you or whether another course may be more appropriate.
- Examination - Paper 1 (Introductory Topics in Psychology)
- A-level (33.3%) 2 hours
- Examination - Paper 2 (Psychology in Context)
- A-level (33.3%) 2 hours
- Examination - Unit 3 (Issues and Options in Psychology)
- A-level (33.3%) 2 hours
- University
- Higher/Degree Apprenticeship
- Employment
University Guarantee
Every Sefton Sixth Form College student who successfully achieves a Level 3 qualification and meets attendance and entry requirements, is guaranteed a place on a course at the Hugh Baird University Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
You will take three subjects over two years.
We offer a small number of BTEC courses at Sefton Sixth Form College. You can study one BTEC course alongside your two A-levels.
It is not expected that a student would attend both sites, but the feasibility of this would be discussed on an individual basis. Potential timetable clashes and workload would need to be considered in detail for this to be a possibility.