Psychology A Level

Sixth Form Open Evening- Wednesday 5th November 5-7pm

Applications Open - Now!

Applications Close - End of Term 4 2026. Please contact Mrs Silvester if you would like to apply after this date (lucy.silvester@swale.at)

Entry Requirements: - Generally 5 grade 5s or above in GCSE, including English and Maths but some subjects do vary.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. Students will be exploring a fascinating and useful subject in which employability, research skills, practical application and personal development are embedded. The course covers an array of interesting topics from why people might commit evil acts to what might lead to the development of a phobia. It emphasises the use of psychology in the real world and involves school trips to see these topics brought to life. Students will study all of the core areas of this diverse subject and then have the opportunity to look at more specialist areas of psychology such as schizophrenia, relationships and aggression.

Students will be introduced to some of the foundations of Psychology such as the approaches from which different Psychologists explain human behaviour. The course includes study of Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology, Research Methods, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Aggression, Biopsychology and Issues and Debates. Students will analyse a range of case studies and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of psychological theories.

This course is wholly assessed through examination. There will be three two hour papers at the end of the course (each worth 33.3% of the A level).

In addition to the general requirements for access onto A Level courses, students would be expected to achieve a grade 6 or higher in science (or biology specifically).

If students have taken Psychology GCSE they need to have achieved grade 6 or above.

It is important to note that Psychology is a scientific discipline and requires good understanding of Biology and Mathematics.

Psychology A Level is relevant to many jobs, particularly those dealing with people. These include health and social care, childcare, customer service, the police and other emergency services, armed forces, advertising, sales, market research, personnel management and many others.

Many choose to study psychology at university, with opportunities for further professional training in clinical, educational, forensic, organisational and counselling psychology.