A-Level Psychology

Starts

1 Sep 2025

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

2 Years

Level

Level 3

Awarding body

AQA (Assessment & Qualifications Alliance)

Course code

ALEVF3004AS1

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Fee Information

Standard Fees of £1512.00 for the first year

Advanced Learner Loan Fees of £811.00 for the first year

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Student Finance

If you are aged 19 or over and not eligible to get your course free, you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan from the Student Loans Company to help towards the cost of some, or all, of your fees. If the amount of Advanced Learner Loan available to you is less than the Advanced Learner Loan Fee for your course, you would need to pay the difference. See our Funding Your Study page for more information or visit the Student Loans Company website to find out more.

Overview
Entry Requirements
Studying
Progression

Course may be subject to change.

If you are interested in studying A Levels at New College Durham please just complete one application form and you will be able to choose your subjects once you have had your interview. You do not need to apply for each of the subjects you are interested.

This course aims to give you an introduction to the world of psychology through conducting practical research as well as learning about prime psychological studies. It will provide you with an awareness of the issues and debates in psychology. You will study topics such as social influence, memory, and attachment.

You will also explore psychology in context such as approaches in psychology, psychopathology and research methods.

Entry Criteria

You will hold five GCSEs at grade 9-4, including:

GCSE English Language - grade 5 - GCSE Maths - grade 6
GCSE Science - grade 5,5

What are the next steps?

You will meet with a course tutor; please bring a copy of your GCSE grades or predicted GCSE grades.

Study Aims

This programme aims to give you an introduction to the world of psychology through conducting practical research as well as learning about prime psychological studies. The course will provide you with an awareness of the issues and debates in psychology. You will study topics such as social influence, memory and attachment. Also, you will look at psychology in context, such as approaches in psychology, psychopathology and research methods.

Modules Studied

You will study the following topics in the first year of the programme:

Introductory topics in psychology
Psychology in context.

Year 2 will consist of the following:

Issues and debates in psychology
Gender, Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology.

Teaching and Assessment

You will be taught by lecturers who are specialists in their subjects. Teaching is classroom based and involves group work and individual work. Independent study is essential outside of the classroom and frequent homework will be given.

You will sit monthly in-class assessment for which you will receive extensive feedback, as well as other assessments throughout the academic year, which will help you track your progress.

This A-Level, in combination with other subjects, could enable you to apply for degree courses in Nursing/Midwifery, or Psychology.

Good or Outstanding in all areas

A-Level Psychology