Psychology

Applications Open: - Now

Applications Close: - Friday 13th February 2026 (This is the official deadline, when planning for the new timetable will begin; however, applications may still be accepted after this date.)

Entry Requirements: - 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5+, including a minimum of Grade 5 in Mathematics and English.

How to Apply: - Apply via KentChoices

Why study this subject?

Psychology A Level involves the study of many contemporary issues and provides an informed way of looking at the challenges facing us in 21st Century life. Students tackle a wide range of topics such as: memory, addiction, social influence, biopsychology and psychopathology.

By studying both, psychological research and scientific methodology, students’ gain a broad skill set that prepares them for Higher Education or a wide range of potential careers. Psychology is extremely beneficial for courses in health/welfare, medicine, law, teaching, marketing, human resources, general management, the police and the media.

Compulsory Content

• Social Influence

• Memory

• Attachment

• Psychopathology

• Approaches to psychology

• Biopsychology

• Research methods

• Issues and debates in psychology.

Optional Content

Option 1:

• Relationships

• Gender

• Cognition and development.

Option 2:

• Schizophrenia

• Eating behaviour

• Stress.

Option 3:

• Aggression

• Forensic psychology

• Addiction.

Paper 1: Compulsory Content 1-4

2 hours; 96 marks; 33.3% of the A Level qualification

Paper 2: Compulsory Content 5-7

2 hours; 96 marks; 33.3% of the A Level qualification

Paper 3: Compulsory Content 8 and one from each option in the optional content (one form 9-11, one from 12-14, one from 15-17)

2 hours; 96 marks; 33.3% of the A Level

GCSE grade 5 in Psychology 5 or 5 in Biology, or 55 in Combined Science, if not studied previously.

Please apply directly to our School or visit our website to download an application form.

admissions@srms.kent.sch.uk