AS and A-Level Psychology (AQA)

Applications Open: - Monday 3rd November 2025 - 9am

Applications Close: - 1st May 2026 - 4pm

Entry Requirements: - Three Grade 4s and specific to subjects.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Please add three Level 3 courses to your application. These can be a combination of A-Levels, BTEC AAQs or BTEC Extended Certificates. Core Maths must be an additional fourth subject.

The Psychology course provides a comprehensive study of human behaviour, combining scientific inquiry with critical analysis and essay writing skills.

A-Level Psychology provides a versatile set of skills highly valued by universities and employers, including strong critical thinking, research and data analysis, communication and problem-solving abilities as well as understanding human behaviour. These skills are essential for evaluating information and working effectively in diverse fields.

Pupils complete the AS-Level in Year 12 before moving onto build on this in Year 13 for the full A-Level.

COURSE CONTENT (A-Level):

Component 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology

• Social Influence

• Memory

• Attachment

• Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

Component 2: Psychology in Context

• Approaches in Psychology

• Biopsychology

• Research Methods

Component 3: Issues and Options in Psychology

• Issues and Debates in Psychology

• Relationships or Gender or Cognition and Development

• Schizophrenia or Eating Behaviour or Stress

• Aggression or Forensic Psychology or Addiction

HOW THIS COURSE IS ASSESSED:

3 x two-hour exams at the end of Year 13. There will also be the opportunity to sit exams at the end of Year 12 to achieve the AS-Level (2 x one hour 30-minute papers).

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths or

Grade 5 in GCSE Biology or

Grade 5 in GCSE Psychology.

WHERE NEXT?

Pupils who wish to take this subject further can apply for degree courses in Psychology, Neuroscience, Counselling, Health & Social Care, Speech & Language Therapy, Law, or Human Resources at university.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Pupils of Psychology have continued on to successful careers in many fields, including psychological wellbeing practitioner, mental health support worker, counsellor, HR officer, recruitment consultant, market researcher, user experience (UX) designer, police officer, probation officer, prison officer, intelligence analyst, social researcher, data scientist, or academic researcher.