A Level Psychology - Invicta Grammar School

Applications Open: 14th November 2025

Applications Close: 13th March 2026

Entry Requirements: - Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, and the individual subject entry requirements.

How to Apply: Please apply via the Kent Choices website.

How many subjects can you choose: - You MUST choose 3 subjects (these can be mixture of A-level or BTEC's). Please DO NOT choose anymore than 5 subjects.

Please note that if you are intending to study a course at Invicta Grammar School as part of your course choices, you can only study one Invicta course (maximum) alongside two Valley Park courses.

If you wish to make any changes, you can do so via your application page or send us a message.

Your application will be acknowledged and conditional offer letters will be sent out after the closing date.

The AQA Psychology course is a new linear A-Level designed to be studied over two years, with all final examinations culminating in the summer of the second year. The course itself allows students to develop a broad understanding of different psychological topics, methods and approaches. Students will study many modules such as, the nature of human memory, attachment in children, social influence and social change, biopsychology, psychopathology, the causes and treatment of schizophrenia, the psychology of crime, issues and debates in Psychology, and research methods. It is an extremely interesting course that enables students to understand many aspects of human nature, and how they are studied. While no prior knowledge of the subject is needed to study A Level Psychology, the usual entry requirements for acceptance into Year 12, a ‘B’ grade in Science, English Language and Maths are needed. Students will develop the use of specialist vocabulary and terminology and an appreciation of the contribution of psychology to an understanding of individuals, societies and different cultures. Essay writing is an essential aspect of the course and its assessment, and students will be expected to read widely and be able to draw information from many sources, including books, the internet and the media. In addition reading is also a crucial part of the course, with students being expected to maintain a reading journal and demonstrate their wider learning throughout the course. An A Level in Psychology complements other A Level choices such as Biology, Philosophy and Ethics, and Economics. Many students progress onto Psychology degrees, Business or medically related courses. The subject is an incredibly popular choice by students and is a good option to follow for those wanting to progress onto a variety of psychology-related careers, business, teaching or health related roles.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or GCSE English Literature, AND a grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology or Combined Science.

This course can be studied as part of the Valley Park Curriculum offer where students within the Valley Invicta Academy trust may avail of courses on offer in our partner schools across the trust.