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Application Instructions
Applications Open - Friday 28th November 2025 - 8am
Applications Close - Friday 6th February 2026 - 12 midnight (Externals)
- Friday 12th December 2025 - 12 midnight (Internals)
Entry Requirements - Students must be 16 years of age by 31st August of the year of entry into Year 12. Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving:
● At least a grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature
● At least a grade 5 in Mathematics
● At least 6 GCSE subjects of grades 9-5
● The specific entry requirements for each of their chosen subjects. Please note that we adhere to our subject entry criteria strictly, and therefore, students who meet the minimum entry criteria but are not eligible for their chosen subjects will be offered an alternative programme of study
● Students will be expected to enrol on a two year, full time, planned programme of study (3 A Level subjects)
● Our standard offer is for 3 subjects. Students wishing to undertake 4 subjects must achieve 8 or more grades 9-7, including the above criteria for general Sixth Form entry requirements
How to Apply - Applications open 28th November 2025 on Kent Choices.
Course Summary
Psychology is a relatively new and growing scientific field which investigates human behaviour and the factors that influence it, and will be of interest to anyone who wants a better understanding of their own behaviour and that of others. It is a fascinating subject in its own right (and many of our students will take it to degree level) but it also gives useful insights into a wide range of other subjects, from Art and English, to Politics and the Humanities, through to the Natural Sciences. Similarly a Psychology A Level can inform many future careers, from Medicine to Business and any occupation that involves engagement with people. Studying Psychology helps to develop higher level skills of analysis and evaluation, as well as encouraging a focus on bigger questions such as whether we really have any control over our behaviour from an evidence-based perspective.
Course Details
You will look at a range of topics including attachment, social influence, schizophrenia, memory, forensic psychology and biopsychology. Within each topic you will learn key research and theories which often offer competing explanations (for example, considering genetic versus environmental theories). You will also discuss a number of key issues and debates which run throughout the subject such as determinism, reductionism, gender and cultural bias. You will study the range of research methods psychologists use and evaluate them in terms of whether they constitute good science or not. You will be encouraged to demonstrate your understanding of research methodology by conducting your own independent research studies.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
There are three equally weighted examination papers (Introductory Topics; Psychology in Context; Issues and Options in Psychology) each of two hours duration. The questions in each paper range from multiple choice through short answers up to full essays. Knowledge and understanding of research methods and scientific procedures can be tested in any paper, and up to 10% of marks may be linked to questions involving numeracy.
Entry requirements
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature, Grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics, and Grade 6 in any GCSE single Science (including Psychology) or 6-6 in Combined Science.
General Sixth Form entry requirements
At least a grade 5 in either English Language or English Literature
At least a grade 5 in Mathematics
At least 6 GCSE subjects of grades 9-5
Your next steps...
If you wish to apply to join our Sixth Form please complete the application process through Kent Choices.
