Psychology A-level

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

Faversham Road, Kennington, ASHFORD, TN24 9AL

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Sunday, 01 September 2024

Towers School and Sixth Form Centre

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Please contact the provider directly to apply for this course.

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED - please apply via the Towers School website

Applications Open: - 11th December 2025

Applications Close: - 13th February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Admission to Towers Sixth Form to study A levels or BTEC equivalent will be awarded on the basis of GCSE performance. Each subject has its own entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Course Summary

At the Towers School the Psychology department is delighted to offer an exciting and very popular course that covers the main areas in Psychology and how the subject is applied to the real world. The course focuses essentially on the development of psychological skills, as well as the learning of psychological knowledge.

This course is aimed at those interested in the study of the human mind and investigating the many different explanations for human behaviours.

Course Details

The course is linear, meaning that all A-level students will sit their exams at the end of Year 13.

Psychological themes through core studies: This component introduces some of the central areas of investigation in psychology organised in key themes. Each key theme is represented by a classic and a contemporary core study.

Research methods: This component introduces and develops knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, conducting, analysing and reporting psychological research.

Applied psychology: In this component you will expand your understanding of psychology and investigate how research can be applied to the real world and be used to improve society. The options studied are: Criminal Psychology, Mental Health Psychology & Developmental Psychology.

A-level Psychology is taught by two psychology specialists which is rare, both teachers use their degree specialisms to delve deeper into the topics and share their passion for the subject.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

100% Examination at the end of Year 13

Paper 1: Research Methods

Paper 2: Core Studies

Paper 3: Applied Psychology - mental health, crime and child psychology.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in English Language or Literature

Grade 5 in GCSE Maths or RS.

Your next steps...

Psychology is an immensely popular course at university as students enjoy learning about human behaviour at A-level. If you want to study the subject at university then there are a huge range of courses available to you including degrees in psychology, criminology, related medical and social science programmes, media, business studies and teaching degrees.

Psychology can help towards a career in many different areas including Social Work, The Health Service, The Police Force, The Prison Service, Psychological Research and Business Sectors. It is also an excellent grounding for continued study for any courses at university as it develops both written and critical thinking skills. Universities look favourably on students who take A-Level Psychology regardless of what the degree choice is.

Previous students have gone on to study BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology, BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, BA (Hons) English and Religious Studies. BSc (Hons) Paediatric Nursing.

Students have also gone on to work in the police, care industry and in sales and marketing.

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